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

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

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  1. Line 5 bus to Monterey Regional Airport, fly

    best
    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 John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane MRY - SNA
    4h 23m
    $285–811

  2. Drive 372.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Carmel to Laguna Beachcar car 372.1 mi
    6h 30m
    $68–99

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Salinas to Los Angelestrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Irvinetrain train Pacific Surfliner
    11h 46m
    $228–397

  4. 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 John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane SJC - SNA
    5h 41m
    $277–918

  5. Train via Santa Barbara (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Salinas to Santa Barbaratrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the train from Santa Barbara to San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Stationtrain train Pacific Surfliner
    16h 16m
    $128–291

  6. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Salinas to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Take the bus from El Monte Station - Lower Level to 7th / Channelbus bus 577
    3. Take the bus from 7Th-Channel to Coast-Oceanbus bus 1
    17h 4m
    $118–252

Carmel to Laguna Beach by bus and train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration16h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket$128Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 325 mi
  • Duration: 4h 23m

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

You can take a vehicle from Carmel to Laguna Beach via Salinas, Los Angeles, and Irvine in around 11h 46m.

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