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How to get fromCarmel to Huntington Beachby plane, bus, train (Amtrak), car, shuttle, or tram

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There are 6 ways to get from Carmel to Huntington Beach by plane, bus, train (Amtrak), car, shuttle, or tram

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  1. Fly Monterey Regional Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County

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    1. Fly from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane MRY - SNA
    4h 21m
    $285–811

  2. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 3 to Monterey / Gilroy Train Stationbus bus 59
    2. Take the bus from Gilroy, CA McDonalds to ABC Supermarket - Westminster, CAbus bus San Jose
    11h 32m
    $63–75

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Salinas to Los Angelestrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Santa Anatrain train Pacific Surfliner
    11h 43m
    $240–411

  4. Drive 356.5 mi

    1. Drive from Carmel to Huntington Beachcar car 356.5 mi
    6h 21m
    $66–94

  5. Shuttle to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Monterey Shuttle Station to SJC Airport Terminal Ashuttle bus
    2. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane SJC - SNA
    5h 39m
    $277–918

  6. Line 5 bus to Monterey Regional Airport, fly to Los Angeles International Airport, tram, line 577 bus, line 1 bus

    1. Take the bus from Rio Rd / The Crossroads Carmel to Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 3 Pearlbus bus
    2. Fly from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane MRY - LAX
    3. Take the tram from LAX / Metro Transit Center to Norwalk Stationtram tram
    4. Take the bus from Norwalk Station to 7th / Channelbus bus
    5. Take the bus from 7Th-Channel to Pacific Coast-Mainbus bus
    7h 29m
    $280–714

Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) flights

Calendar13Weekly Planes
Duration2h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket$53Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 322 mi
  • Duration: 4h 21m

What companies run services between Carmel, CA, USA and Huntington Beach, CA, USA?

JSX and United Airlines fly from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rio Rd / The Crossroads Carmel to Magnolia-Bedel via Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 3 Pearl, Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 4 Tyler, Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7, Salinas Transit Center / Gate 3, Monterey / Gilroy Train Station, Gilroy, CA McDonalds, ABC Supermarket - Westminster, CA, and Magnolia-Bolsa in around 11h 32m.

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