What is the cheapest way to get from Carmel Valley to Rancho Santa Margarita?

The cheapest way to get from Carmel Valley to Rancho Santa Margarita is to drive which costs $11 - $17 and takes 1h 11m.

What is the fastest way to get from Carmel Valley to Rancho Santa Margarita?

The fastest way to get from Carmel Valley to Rancho Santa Margarita is to drive which takes 1h 11m and costs $11 - $17.

Is there a direct train between Carmel Valley and Rancho Santa Margarita?

No, there is no direct train from Carmel Valley station to Rancho Santa Margarita. However, there are services departing from Solana Beach Amtrak Station and arriving at Irvine via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 31m.

How far is it from Carmel Valley to Rancho Santa Margarita?

The distance between Carmel Valley and Rancho Santa Margarita is 73 miles. The road distance is 63.4 miles.

How do I travel from Carmel Valley to Rancho Santa Margarita without a car?

The best way to get from Carmel Valley to Rancho Santa Margarita without a car is to train which takes 1h 31m and costs $75 - $120.

How long does it take to get from Carmel Valley to Rancho Santa Margarita?

It takes approximately 1h 31m to get from Carmel Valley to Rancho Santa Margarita, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Carmel Valley to Rancho Santa Margarita train from?

Carmel Valley to Rancho Santa Margarita train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Solana Beach Amtrak Station.

Where does the Carmel Valley to Rancho Santa Margarita train arrive?

Carmel Valley to Rancho Santa Margarita train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Irvine station.

Can I drive from Carmel Valley to Rancho Santa Margarita?

Yes, the driving distance between Carmel Valley to Rancho Santa Margarita is 63 miles. It takes approximately 1h 11m to drive from Carmel Valley to Rancho Santa Margarita.

Where can I stay near Rancho Santa Margarita?

There are 305+ hotels available in Rancho Santa Margarita.

Carmel Valley to Rancho Santa Margarita - 3 ways to travel via train

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There are 3 ways to get from Carmel Valley to Rancho Santa Margarita by train (Amtrak), train, bus, or car

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Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Irvinetrain Pacific Surfliner
1h 31m
$78–117
Drive 63 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Carmel Valley to Rancho Santa Margaritacar 63 mi
1h 11m
$12–17
Train, line 91 bus, line 89 bus
1. Take the train from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Stationtrain
2. Take the bus from Camino Capistrano-Old Mission to Laguna Hills Trans Ctr Dock 7bus 91
3. Take the bus from Laguna Hills Trans Ctr Dock 4 to Santa Margarita-Avd Empresabus 89
3h 27m
$48–70

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Distance: 72.5 mi
Duration: 1h 31m

What companies run services between Carmel Valley, San Diego County, CA, USA and Rancho Santa Margarita, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Irvine hourly. Tickets cost $17–40 and the journey takes 1h 11m.

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