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How to get fromCarmel to Riversideby train (Amtrak), car, plane, train, shuttle, bus, or subway

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There are 9 ways to get from Carmel to Riverside by train (Amtrak), car, plane, train, shuttle, bus, or subway

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Salinas to Los Angelestrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Riverside - Downtowntrain train 91-PV Line / ...
    12h 10m
    $190–337

  2. Drive 373.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Carmel to Riversidecar car 373.2 mi
    6h 33m
    $69–99

  3. 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 L.A. Union Station to Riverside - Downtowntrain train
    7h 29m
    $292–733

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

    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 Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane plane SJC - ONT
    8h 2m
    $237–877

  5. Fly Monterey Regional Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County, line 43 bus, train

    1. Fly from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane MRY - SNA
    2. Take the bus from Harbor-Macarthur to Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 2bus bus
    3. Take the train from Fullerton to Riverside - Downtowntrain train
    8h 38m
    $260–784

  6. Fly Monterey Regional Airport to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, train

    1. Fly from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane MRY - BUR
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Riverside - Downtowntrain train
    7h 56m
    $481–830

  7. Shuttle to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly to Burbank Bob Hope 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 Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane SJC - BUR
    3. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Riverside - Downtowntrain train
    9h 14m
    $553–837

  8. Shuttle to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County, 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 John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane SJC - SNA
    3. Take the train from Fullerton to Riverside - Downtowntrain train
    9h 56m
    $252–891

  9. Shuttle, BART to Oakland International Airport, fly to Ontario International Airport

    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 Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane plane OAK - ONT
    9h 41m
    $308–841

Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) flights

Calendar27Weekly Planes
Duration2h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket$32Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 437.4 mi
  • Duration: 12h 10m

What companies run services between Carmel, CA, USA and Riverside, Riverside County, CA, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Carmel to Riverside - Downtown via Salinas, Los Angeles, and L.A. Union Station in around 12h 10m.

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