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How to get fromCarmel Valley to Montereyby plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, shuttle, bus, subway, or tram

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

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  1. Fly San Diego International Airport to Monterey Regional Airport

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    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane plane SAN - MRY
    4h 51m
    $178–375

  2. Drive  422.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Carmel Valley to Montereycar car 422.4 mi
    7h 22m
    $78–112

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Los Angelestrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Salinastrain train Coast Starlight
    13h 6m
    $142–311

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Sorrento Valley/Del Mar to LAX Terminal 3 Shared Rides Stopbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Airport, CA to Santa Barbara Airportbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop to Salinasbus bus
    13h 34m
    $192–300

  5. Fly San Diego International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane SAN - SJC
    2. Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal A to Monterey Shuttle Stationshuttle bus
    5h 35m
    $150–592

  6. Bus to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Monterey Regional Airport

    1. Take the bus from Sorrento Valley/Del Mar to LAX Terminal 3 Shared Rides Stopbus bus
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane plane LAX - MRY
    5h 44m
    $342–830

  7. Fly San Diego International Airport to San Francisco International Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane SAN - SFO
    2. Take a shuttle bus from SFO Airport Terminal 3-Lower Level to Monterey Shuttle Stationshuttle bus
    6h 50m
    $150–352

  8. Fly San Diego International Airport to Oakland International Airport, BART, shuttle

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane SAN - OAK
    2. Take the subway from Coliseum to Milpitassubway subway
    3. Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal A to Monterey Shuttle Stationshuttle bus
    7h 25m
    $156–396

  9. Tram, bus

    1. Take the tram from UCSD Health La Jolla Station to San Ysidro Stationtram tram
    2. Take the bus from San Ysidro to Gilroybus bus
    3. Take the bus from Monterey / Gilroy Train Station to Salinas Transit Center / Gate 3bus bus 59
    14h 58m
    $124–182

San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) flights

Calendar28Weekly Planes
Duration2h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket$43Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 399.7 mi
  • Duration: 4h 51m

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

Alaska Airlines, Inc. and United Airlines fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Carmel Valley to Tyler / Franklin via Solana Beach Amtrak Station, Los Angeles, Salinas, and Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7 in around 13h 6m.

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