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

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

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

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    1. Take the bus from Escondido Transit Center to Pacific Hwy & Broadwaybus bus
    2. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane plane SAN - MRY
    6h 5m
    $150–336

  2. Drive 425.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Escondido to Carmelcar car 425.2 mi
    7h 24m
    $78–113

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Oceanside to Los Angelestrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Salinastrain train Coast Starlight
    13h 38m
    $210–392

  4. 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 25m
    $142–264

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

    1. Take the bus from Escondido Transit Center to Pacific Hwy & Broadwaybus bus
    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 54m
    $122–553

  6. Bus to San Diego International Airport, fly to Oakland International Airport, BART, shuttle

    1. Take the bus from Escondido Transit Center to Pacific Hwy & Broadwaybus bus
    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 44m
    $122–357

  7. 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
    8h 5m
    $322–798

  8. 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
    8h 53m
    $102–324

  9. Bus

    1. Take the bus from San Diego Greyhound 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
    16h 31m
    $98–192

Escondido to Carmel by tram, train, and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration15h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$142Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 420.2 mi
  • Duration: 6h 5m

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

You can take a vehicle from Escondido Transit Center to Carmel via Oceanside Transit Center, Oceanside, Los Angeles, and Salinas in around 13h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Escondido Transit Center to Carmel Amtrak Bus Stop via Clairemont Mesa Bl & Complex Dr, Complex Dr & Clairemont Mesa Bl, Old Town Transit Center, San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop, San Jose Diridon Station, San Jose, and Salinas in around 16h 31m.

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