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How to get fromCarmel to La Jollaby plane, bus, train (Amtrak), train, car, shuttle, subway, or bus (Amtrak, Greyhound)

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There are 8 ways to get from Carmel to La Jolla by plane, bus, train (Amtrak), train, car, shuttle, subway, or bus (Amtrak, Greyhound)

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  1. Fly from Monterey Regional Airport, line 30 bus

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    1. Fly from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane MRY - SAN
    2. Take the bus from Old Town Transit Center to Silverado St & Herschel Avbus bus
    5h 40m
    $147–331

  2. Drive 433.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Carmel to La Jollacar car 433.6 mi
    7h 35m
    $80–115

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Salinas to Los Angelestrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain train Pacific Surfliner
    14h 26m
    $209–410

  4. Bus, train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Salinas to Santa Barbarabus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the train from Santa Barbara to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain train Pacific Surfliner
    16h 39m
    $151–282

  5. Shuttle to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly

    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 San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane SJC - SAN
    6h 49m
    $119–548

  6. Shuttle to San Francisco International Airport, fly

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Monterey Shuttle Station to SFO Airport Internationalshuttle bus
    2. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane SFO - SAN
    7h 54m
    $119–308

  7. Shuttle, BART to Oakland International Airport, fly

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Monterey Shuttle Station to SJC Airport Terminal Bshuttle bus
    2. Take the subway from Milpitas to Coliseumsubway subway
    3. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane OAK - SAN
    8h 28m
    $120–352

  8. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Salinas to San Josebus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the bus from San Jose Diridon Station to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stopbus bus Greyhound US0831
    16h 54m
    $95–180

Carmel to La Jolla by bus and train (Amtrak)

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration16h 39mAverage Duration
Ticket$151Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 402.7 mi
  • Duration: 5h 40m

What companies run services between Carmel, CA, USA and La Jolla, San Diego County, CA, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Carmel to Silverado St & Herschel Av via Salinas, Los Angeles, San Diego Old Town Transportation Center, Old Town Station, UCSD Central Campus Station, and Gilman Dr & Mandeville Ln in around 14h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rio Rd / The Crossroads Carmel to Silverado St & Herschel Av via Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 3 Pearl, Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 4 Tyler, Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7, Salinas, San Jose, San Jose Diridon Station, San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop, and Old Town Transit Center in around 16h 54m.

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