What is the cheapest way to get from Carmel Valley to California?

The cheapest way to get from Carmel Valley to California is to drive which costs $19 - $28 and takes 1h 51m.

What is the fastest way to get from Carmel Valley to California?

The fastest way to get from Carmel Valley to California is to drive which takes 1h 51m and costs $19 - $28.

Is there a direct bus between Carmel Valley and California?

No, there is no direct bus from Carmel Valley station to California. However, there are services departing from Solana Beach Amtrak Station and arriving at Los Angeles via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 59m.

Is there a direct train between Carmel Valley and California?

No, there is no direct train from Carmel Valley station to California. However, there are services departing from Solana Beach Amtrak Station and arriving at Los Angeles via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 26m.

How far is it from Carmel Valley to California?

The distance between Carmel Valley and California is 108 miles. The road distance is 104.4 miles.

How do I travel from Carmel Valley to California without a car?

The best way to get from Carmel Valley to California without a car is to train which takes 2h 26m and costs $60 - $110.

How long does it take to get from Carmel Valley to California?

It takes approximately 2h 26m to get from Carmel Valley to California, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Carmel Valley to California bus from?

Carmel Valley to California bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Solana Beach Amtrak Station.

Where do I catch the Carmel Valley to California train from?

Carmel Valley to California train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Solana Beach Amtrak Station.

Train or bus from Carmel Valley to California?

The best way to get from Carmel Valley to California is to train which takes 2h 26m and costs $60 - $110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $65 - $95 and takes 2h 59m.

Where does the Carmel Valley to California bus arrive?

Carmel Valley to California bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.

Where does the Carmel Valley to California train arrive?

Carmel Valley to California train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.

Can I drive from Carmel Valley to California?

Yes, the driving distance between Carmel Valley to California is 104 miles. It takes approximately 1h 51m to drive from Carmel Valley to California.

Where can I stay near California?

There are 3272+ hotels available in California.

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There are 4 ways to get from Carmel Valley to California by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, or bus

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Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Los Angelestrain Pacific Surfliner
2h 26m
$61–107
Drive 103.8 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Carmel Valley to Los Angelescar 103.8 mi
1h 51m
$19–28
Bus (Amtrak)
1. Take the bus from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Los Angelesbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
2h 59m
$66–92
Bus via LAX Tom Bradley International Terminal
1. Take the bus from Sorrento Valley/Del Mar to LAX Terminal 3 Shared Rides Stopbus reLAXsan
2. Take the bus from LAX Tom Bradley International Terminal to Los Angeles Union Stationbus Lax
3h 7m
$76–140

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Distance: 107.2 mi
Duration: 2h 26m

What companies run services between Carmel Valley, San Diego County, CA, USA and California, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Los Angeles hourly. Tickets cost $30–70 and the journey takes 2h 17m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a bus from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Los Angeles once daily. Tickets cost $35–55 and the journey takes 2h 50m.

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