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How to get fromCarmel Valley to Monterey Bay Aquariumby taxi, tram, plane, train (Amtrak), train, bus, car, shuttle, subway, or bus (Greyhound, Amtrak)

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

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  1. Taxi, tram to San Diego International Airport, fly to Monterey Regional Airport

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Carmel Valley to UCSD Health La Jolla Stationtaxi taxi
    2. Take the tram from UCSD Health La Jolla Station to Old Town Stationtram tram
    3. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane plane SAN - MRY
    5h 11m
    $180–378

  2. Drive 423.7 mi

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    1. Drive from Carmel Valley to Monterey Bay Aquariumcar car 423.7 mi
    7h 24m
    $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 34m
    $175–354

  4. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Santa Barbaratrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the bus from Santa Barbara to Salinasbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    13h 42m
    $170–294

  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 56m
    $152–595

  6. 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
    7h 11m
    $152–355

  7. 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
    6h 11m
    $344–833

  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 46m
    $153–399

  9. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Oceanside Transportation Center to San Jose Diridon Stationbus bus Greyhound US0831
    2. Take the bus from San Jose to Salinasbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    15h 9m
    $108–197

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

Calendar32Weekly Planes
Duration2h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket$39Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 401.6 mi
  • Duration: 5h 11m

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

You can take a vehicle from Carmel Valley to Monterey Bay Aquarium via Solana Beach Amtrak Station, Los Angeles, Salinas, Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7, Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 2 Munras, and Foam / Irving in around 13h 34m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Carmel Valley to Monterey Bay Aquarium via Camino Del Mar & Del Mar Heights Rd, Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8, Oceanside Transportation Center, San Jose Diridon Station, San Jose, Salinas, Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7, Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 2 Munras, and Foam / Irving in around 15h 9m.

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