What is the cheapest way to get from Carmel to California?

The cheapest way to get from Carmel to California is to drive which costs $55 - $85 and takes 5h 38m.

What is the fastest way to get from Carmel to California?

The fastest way to get from Carmel to California is to line 5 bus and fly which takes 4h 20m and costs $200 - $600.

Is there a direct bus between Carmel and California?

No, there is no direct bus from Carmel to California station. However, there are services departing from Rio Rd / The Crossroads Carmel and arriving at Los Angeles Union Station via Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 4 Tyler, Salinas and Santa Barbara Bus Stop. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Carmel and California?

No, there is no direct train from Carmel to California. However, there are services departing from Salinas and arriving at Los Angeles via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 36m.

How far is it from Carmel to California?

The distance between Carmel and California is 111 miles. The road distance is 323.8 miles.

How do I travel from Carmel to California without a car?

The best way to get from Carmel to California without a car is to train which takes 9h 36m and costs $180 - $330.

How long does it take to get from Carmel to California?

It takes approximately 4h 20m to get from Carmel to California, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Carmel to California bus from?

Carmel to California bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Salinas station.

Where do I catch the Carmel to California train from?

Carmel to California train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Salinas station.

Train or bus from Carmel to California?

The best way to get from Carmel to California is to train which takes 9h 36m and costs $180 - $330. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $95 - $160 and takes 12h 15m.

Where does the Carmel to California bus arrive?

Carmel to California bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Santa Barbara station.

Where does the Carmel to California train arrive?

Carmel to California train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.

Can I drive from Carmel to California?

Yes, the driving distance between Carmel to California is 324 miles. It takes approximately 5h 38m to drive from Carmel to California.

Where can I stay near California?

There are 3354+ hotels available in California.

Carmel to California - 4 ways to travel via train, line 5 bus, plane, and bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Carmel to California by bus, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak, Flixbus), or car

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Line 5 bus, fly
best
1. Take the bus from Rio Rd / The Crossroads Carmel to Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 3 Pearlbus
2. Fly from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane MRY - SFO
4h 20m
$206–570
Drive 322 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Carmel to Los Angelescar 322 mi
5h 38m
$59–85
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Salinas to Los Angelestrain Coast Starlight
9h 36m
$180–323
Bus
1. Take the bus from Salinas to Santa Barbarabus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
2. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Stationbus FlixBus 2005
12h 15m
$99–152

Carmel to California by bus

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Distance: 110.8 mi
Duration: 4h 20m

What companies run services between Carmel, CA, USA and California, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Salinas to Los Angeles once daily. Tickets cost $110–240 and the journey takes 9h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rio Rd / The Crossroads Carmel to Los Angeles Union Station via Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 3 Pearl, Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 4 Tyler, Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7, Salinas, Santa Barbara, and Santa Barbara Bus Stop in around 12h 15m.

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