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

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There are 9 ways to get from Del Mar to Carmel by train, plane, bus, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), car, shuttle, or subway

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  1. Train to San Diego International Airport, fly to Monterey Regional Airport, line 5 bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Solana Beach Station to San Diego - Old Towntrain train
    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
    6h 15m
    $154–346

  2. Drive 424.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Del Mar to Carmelcar car 424.5 mi
    7h 25m
    $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 10m
    $212–400

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Oceanside Transportation Center 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 26m
    $94–176

  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
    7h 4m
    $126–583

  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
    8h 19m
    $126–323

  7. 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
    8h 54m
    $142–357

  8. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Monterey Regional Airport

    1. Take the train from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane plane LAX - MRY
    8h 45m
    $314–794

  9. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Oceanside to Santa Barbaratrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the bus from Santa Barbara to Salinasbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    15h 43m
    $142–262

Del Mar to Carmel by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration15h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket$94Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 414.1 mi
  • Duration: 6h 15m

What companies run services between Del Mar, CA, USA and Carmel, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Camino Del Mar & 15th St to Carmel via Hwy 101 & Lomas Santa Fe Dr, Solana Beach Amtrak Station, Los Angeles, and Salinas in around 13h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Camino Del Mar & 15th St to Carmel Amtrak Bus Stop via Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8, Oceanside Transportation Center, San Jose Diridon Station, San Jose, and Salinas in around 15h 26m.

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