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How to get fromChula Vista to Carmelby tram, plane, bus, train (Amtrak), car, shuttle, subway, taxi, or bus (Greyhound, Amtrak)

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There are 9 ways to get from Chula Vista to Carmel by tram, plane, bus, train (Amtrak), car, shuttle, subway, taxi, or bus (Greyhound, Amtrak)

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  1. Tram, fly to Monterey Regional Airport, line 5 bus

    best
    1. Take the tram from E Street Station to America Plaza Stationtram tram
    2. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane plane SAN - MRY
    3. Take the bus from Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 3 Pearl to Carmel Rancho Blvd / Carmel Rancho Centerbus bus
    5h 38m

  2. Drive 448.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Chula Vista to Carmelcar car 448.9 mi
    7h 50m
    $82–119

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from San Diego to Los Angelestrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Salinastrain train Coast Starlight
    14h 8m
    $219–407

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from San Ysidro to Gilroybus bus San Ysidro
    2. Take the bus from Monterey / Gilroy Train Station to Salinas Transit Center / Gate 3bus bus 59
    14h 45m
    $96–124

  5. Fly 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
    6h 27m
    $120–548

  6. Fly 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 42m
    $120–308

  7. Fly 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
    8h 17m
    $120–352

  8. Fly to Fresno Yosemite International Airport, bus, taxi

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT)plane plane SAN - FAT
    2. Take the bus from Fresno, CA to Gilroybus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Gilroy to Carmeltaxi taxi
    8h 26m
    $224–575

  9. Bus via San Jose

    1. Take the bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to San Jose Diridon Stationbus bus Greyhound US0831
    2. Take the bus from San Jose to Salinasbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    15h 42m
    $92–166

Chula Vista to Carmel by tram, bus, and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration14h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$96Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 395.8 mi
  • Duration: 5h 38m

What companies run services between Chula Vista, CA, USA and Carmel, CA, USA?

You can take a vehicle from E Street Station to Carmel via America Plaza Station, San Diego, Los Angeles, and Salinas in around 14h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from H Street Station to Carmel Rancho Blvd / Carmel Rancho Center via San Ysidro Station, San Ysidro, Gilroy, Monterey / Gilroy Train Station, Salinas Transit Center / Gate 3, Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7, Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 4 Tyler, and Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 3 Pearl in around 14h 45m.

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