Rome2Rio

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

Find Transport to Carmel

See all options

There are 10 ways to get from Disneyland to Carmel by bus, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), car, shuttle, train, or subway

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Line 43 bus to John Wayne Airport Orange County, fly to Monterey Regional Airport

    best
    1. Take the bus from Harbor-East Shuttle Area to Harbor And Macarthurbus bus
    2. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane plane SNA - MRY
    6h 42m
    $249–760

  2. Drive 349.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Disneyland to Carmelcar car 349.2 mi
    6h 5m
    $64–92

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Anaheim to Los Angelestrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Salinastrain train Coast Starlight
    11h 53m
    $191–347

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal 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
    13h 23m
    $84–153

  5. Line 46 bus to Long Beach Airport, fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, shuttle, line 5 bus

    1. Take the bus from Ball-Ox to Norwalk-Wardlowbus bus
    2. Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane LGB - SJC
    3. Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal A to Monterey Shuttle Stationshuttle bus
    4. Take the bus from Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 3 Pearl to Carmel Rancho Blvd / Carmel Rancho Centerbus bus
    7h 35m
    $103–399

  6. Fly John Wayne Airport Orange County 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
    7h 43m
    $241–867

  7. Line 43 bus, train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Monterey Regional Airport, line 5 bus

    1. Take the bus from Harbor-East Shuttle Area to Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 2bus bus
    2. Take the train from Fullerton to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    3. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane plane LAX - MRY
    4. Take the bus from Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 3 Pearl to Carmel Rancho Blvd / Carmel Rancho Centerbus bus
    7h 23m
    $291–732

  8. Line 46 bus to Long Beach Airport, fly to Oakland International Airport, BART, line 60 bus, shuttle, line 5 bus

    1. Take the bus from Ball-Ox to Norwalk-Wardlowbus bus
    2. Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane LGB - OAK
    3. Take the subway from Coliseum to Milpitassubway subway
    4. Take the bus from Milpitas BART to SJC Airport Terminal Abus bus
    5. Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal A to Monterey Shuttle Stationshuttle bus
    6. Take the bus from Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 3 Pearl to Carmel Rancho Blvd / Carmel Rancho Centerbus bus
    9h 20m
    $119–433

  9. Line 43 bus, train to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, fly to Monterey Regional Airport, line 5 bus

    1. Take the bus from Harbor-East Shuttle Area to Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 2bus bus
    2. Take the train from Fullerton to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    3. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane plane BUR - MRY
    4. Take the bus from Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 3 Pearl to Carmel Rancho Blvd / Carmel Rancho Centerbus bus
    7h 59m
    $450–829

  10. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Santa Barbaratrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the bus from Santa Barbara to Salinasbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    13h 43m
    $116–204

Disneyland to Carmel by foot and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration13h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket$84Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Disneyland to Carmel.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 326.6 mi
  • Duration: 6h 42m

What companies run services between Disneyland, CA, USA and Carmel, CA, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Disneyland to Carmel via Harbor-East Shuttle Area, Artic - Dock 2, Anaheim, Los Angeles, and Salinas in around 11h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Disneyland to Carmel Amtrak Bus Stop via Harbor-East Shuttle Area, Artic - Dock 2, Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center, San Jose Diridon Station, San Jose, and Salinas in around 13h 23m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around United States

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

Need to know: Greyhound

Read the travel guideNeed to know: Greyhound

More Questions & Answers