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How to get fromCarmel to Temeculaby plane, bus, train, bus (Amtrak, Flixbus), car, or shuttle

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There are 8 ways to get from Carmel to Temecula by plane, bus, train, bus (Amtrak, Flixbus), car, or shuttle

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

    best
    1. Fly from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane MRY - SAN
    2. Take the bus from San Diego to Temecula Bus Stopbus bus
    7h 6m
    $155–343

  2. Drive 404.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Carmel to Temeculacar car 404.8 mi
    7h 1m
    $74–107

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Salinas to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Riverside - Downtowntrain train
    3. Take the bus from Riverside to Temecula Bus Stopbus bus
    14h 45m
    $197–349

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Salinas to Santa Barbarabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Los Angeles Downtown to Temecula Bus Stopbus bus
    16h 10m
    $116–182

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

    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 bus from San Diego to Temecula Bus Stopbus bus
    8h 15m
    $127–580

  6. Fly Monterey Regional Airport to Los Angeles International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane MRY - LAX
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Downtown to Temecula Bus Stopbus bus
    8h 54m
    $299–748

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

    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
    3. Take the bus from San Bernardino Downtown Transit Center to Temecula Bus Stopbus bus
    9h 51m
    $242–888

  8. Shuttle to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, bus

    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 bus from Los Angeles Downtown to Temecula Bus Stopbus bus
    10h 39m
    $560–852

Carmel to Temecula by bus

Calendar4Weekly Buses
Duration16h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$116Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 454.7 mi
  • Duration: 7h 6m

What companies run services between Carmel, CA, USA and Temecula, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Rio Rd / The Crossroads Carmel to Temecula Bus Stop via Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 3 Pearl, Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 4 Tyler, Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7, Salinas, Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara Bus Stop, Los Angeles Union Station, and Los Angeles Downtown in around 16h 10m.

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