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

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There are 7 ways to get from Carmel to Santa Ana by plane, train (Amtrak), bus, train, car, shuttle, or bus (Amtrak, Greyhound)

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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 13m
    $274–791

  2. Drive 354.1 mi

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    1. Drive from Carmel to Santa Anacar car 354.1 mi
    6h 11m
    $65–94

  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 21m
    $191–346

  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 Santa Anatrain train Pacific Surfliner
    13h 53m
    $124–222

  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 31m
    $266–898

  6. 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 Santa Anatrain train
    6h 49m
    $293–742

  7. 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 Santa Ana Bus Stopbus bus Greyhound US0831
    14h 15m
    $78–155

Carmel to Santa Ana by bus and train (Amtrak)

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration13h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket$124Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 317.7 mi
  • Duration: 4h 13m

What companies run services between Carmel, CA, USA and Santa Ana, 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 vehicle from Carmel to Santa Ana via Salinas and Los Angeles in around 11h 21m.

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