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

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

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

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    1. Take the train from Encinitas Station to San Diego - Old Towntrain train
    2. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane plane SAN - MRY
    5h 46m
    $148–322

  2. Drive 418.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Encinitas to Carmelcar car 418.2 mi
    7h 18m
    $77–111

  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 8m
    $212–402

  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
    14h 56m
    $96–177

  5. Train to San Diego International Airport, fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, shuttle

    1. Take the train from Encinitas Station to San Diego - Old Towntrain train
    2. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane SAN - SJC
    3. Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal A to Monterey Shuttle Stationshuttle bus
    6h 35m
    $120–340

  6. Fly Mcclellan–Palomar Airport to San Francisco International Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane CLD - SFO
    2. Take a shuttle bus from SFO Airport Terminal 3-Lower Level to Monterey Shuttle Stationshuttle bus
    7h 44m
    $100–308

  7. Train to San Diego International Airport, fly to Oakland International Airport, BART, shuttle

    1. Take the train from Encinitas Station to San Diego - Old Towntrain train
    2. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane SAN - OAK
    3. Take the subway from Coliseum to Milpitassubway subway
    4. Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal A to Monterey Shuttle Stationshuttle bus
    8h 25m
    $136–344

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

    1. Take the bus from 301 Mission Ave STE 205, Oceanside, CA to LAX Terminal 3 Upper Level dropoffbus bus
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane plane LAX - MRY
    7h 31m
    $322–798

  9. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Oceanside to L.A. Union Stationtrain train OC Line
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles to Salinasbus bus Ans 6238
    15h 21m

Encinitas to Carmel by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration14h 56mAverage Duration
Ticket$96Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 415.6 mi
  • Duration: 5h 46m

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

You can take a train from Encinitas Station to Carmel via Solana Beach Station, Solana Beach Amtrak Station, Los Angeles, and Salinas in around 13h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Encinitas Station Stall 3 to Carmel Amtrak Bus Stop via Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8, Oceanside Transportation Center, San Jose Diridon Station, San Jose, and Salinas in around 14h 56m.

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