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How to get fromDana Point to Carmelby plane, bus, train (Amtrak), train, car, shuttle, subway, or bus (Greyhound, Amtrak)

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There are 7 ways to get from Dana Point to Carmel by plane, bus, train (Amtrak), train, car, shuttle, subway, or bus (Greyhound, Amtrak)

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  1. Fly to Monterey Regional Airport, line 5 bus

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    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane plane SNA - MRY
    2. Take the bus from Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 3 Pearl to Carmel Rancho Blvd / Carmel Rancho Centerbus bus
    3h 59m
    $311–834

  2. Drive 378.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Dana Point to Carmelcar car 378.9 mi
    6h 41m
    $70–100

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station to Los Angelestrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Salinastrain train Coast Starlight
    12h 19m
    $200–367

  4. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station to Santa Barbaratrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the bus from Santa Barbara to Salinasbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    14h 10m
    $131–239

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

    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane SNA - SJC
    2. Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal A to Monterey Shuttle Stationshuttle bus
    5h
    $303–941

  6. Fly to Oakland International Airport, BART, shuttle

    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane SNA - 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
    6h 45m
    $364–905

  7. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Santa Ana Bus Stop to San Jose Diridon Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from San Jose to Salinasbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Salinas to Carmel Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    15h 23m
    $90–162

Dana Point to Carmel by bus and train (Amtrak)

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration14h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$131Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 332.2 mi
  • Duration: 3h 59m

What companies run services between Dana Point, CA, USA and Carmel, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Del Obispo-Stonehill to Carmel via Camino Capistrano-Old Mission, San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station, Los Angeles, and Salinas in around 12h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Golden Lantern-La Cresta to Carmel Amtrak Bus Stop via Tustin Metrolink Station-Dock 8, Tustin, Santa Ana, Santa Ana Bus Stop, San Jose Diridon Station, San Jose, and Salinas in around 15h 23m.

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