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How to get fromCarmel to Rancho Santa Feby plane, train, train (Amtrak), bus, car, shuttle, subway, or bus (Amtrak, Greyhound)

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There are 10 ways to get from Carmel to Rancho Santa Fe by plane, train, train (Amtrak), bus, car, shuttle, subway, or bus (Amtrak, Greyhound)

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  1. Fly Monterey Regional Airport to San Diego International Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane MRY - SAN
    2. Take the train from San Diego to Solana Beach Amtrak Stationtrain train
    7h 30m
    $156–353

  2. Drive 422.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Carmel to Rancho Santa Fecar car 422.9 mi
    7h 26m
    $78–112

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Salinas to Los Angelestrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Solana Beach Amtrak Stationtrain train Pacific Surfliner
    13h 53m
    $202–383

  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 Solana Beach Amtrak Stationtrain train Pacific Surfliner
    16h 25m
    $146–272

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

    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
    3. Take the train from San Diego to Solana Beach Amtrak Stationtrain train
    8h 39m
    $128–570

  6. Shuttle to San Francisco International Airport, fly to San Diego International Airport, train

    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
    3. Take the train from San Diego to Solana Beach Amtrak Stationtrain train
    9h 44m
    $128–330

  7. Fly Monterey Regional Airport to Los Angeles International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane MRY - LAX
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Solana Beach Amtrak Stationtrain train
    9h 21m
    $314–789

  8. Shuttle, BART to Oakland International Airport, fly to San Diego International Airport, train

    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
    4. Take the train from San Diego to Solana Beach Amtrak Stationtrain train
    10h 19m
    $129–374

  9. Line 5 bus to Monterey Regional Airport, fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County, line 76 bus, line 43 bus, train, line 308 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 John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane MRY - SNA
    3. Take the bus from Airport-Arrival Terminal to Macarthur-Harborbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Harbor-Macarthur to Harbor-Katellabus bus
    5. Take the train from Anaheim to Solana Beach Amtrak Stationtrain train
    6. Take the bus from Plaza St & Highway 101 to Paseo Delicias & Via De La Vallebus bus
    10h 21m
    $274–817

  10. 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 Oceanside Transportation Centerbus bus Greyhound US0831
    17h 53m
    $92–175

Carmel to Rancho Santa Fe by bus and train (Amtrak)

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration16h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$146Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 424.1 mi
  • Duration: 7h 30m

What companies run services between Carmel, CA, USA and Rancho Santa Fe, CA, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Carmel to Paseo Delicias & Via De La Valle via Salinas, Los Angeles, Solana Beach Amtrak Station, and Plaza St & Highway 101 in around 13h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rio Rd / The Crossroads Carmel to Paseo Delicias & Via De La Valle 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, Oceanside Transportation Center, Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8, Hwy 101 & Plaza St, and Plaza St & Highway 101 in around 17h 53m.

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