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How to get fromEl Monte to Carmelby bus, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Amtrak), car, shuttle, or train

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There are 8 ways to get from El Monte to Carmel by bus, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Amtrak), car, shuttle, or train

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  1. Bus to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Monterey Regional Airport, line 5 bus

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    1. Take the bus from El Monte Station - Upper Level to Union Station Patsaouras Bus Plazabus bus
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane plane LAX - MRY
    3. Take the bus from Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 3 Pearl to Carmel Rancho Blvd / Carmel Rancho Centerbus bus
    5h 35m
    $284–721

  2. Drive 334.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from El Monte to Carmelcar car 334.3 mi
    5h 49m
    $61–89

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Salinastrain train Coast Starlight
    10h 21m
    $187–334

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Barbara Bus Stopbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Santa Barbara to Salinasbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Salinas to Carmel Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    12h 47m
    $101–162

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

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane LAX - SJC
    2. Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal A to Monterey Shuttle Stationshuttle bus
    6h 33m
    $156–678

  6. Line 266 bus to Long Beach Airport, fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, shuttle

    1. Take the bus from Rosemead / Fern to Lakewood / Hardwickbus 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
    7h 16m
    $101–397

  7. Train to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, fly to Monterey Regional Airport, line 5 bus

    1. Take the train from El Monte to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane plane BUR - MRY
    3. Take the bus from Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 3 Pearl to Carmel Rancho Blvd / Carmel Rancho Centerbus bus
    6h 22m
    $478–825

  8. Fly Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane BUR - SJC
    2. Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal A to Monterey Shuttle Stationshuttle bus
    7h 23m
    $550–832

El Monte to Carmel by bus and foot

Calendar8Weekly Services
Duration12h 47mAverage Duration
Ticket$101Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 303 mi
  • Duration: 5h 35m

What companies run services between El Monte, CA, USA and Carmel, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Los Angeles to Salinas once daily. Tickets cost $110–240 and the journey takes 8h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Santa Anita / Ramona to Carmel Amtrak Bus Stop via Alameda / Los Angeles, Los Angeles Union Station, Santa Barbara Bus Stop, Santa Barbara, and Salinas in around 12h 47m.

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