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How to get fromFresno to Carmel Valleyby plane, bus, train, car, bus (Flixbus), or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 8 ways to get from Fresno to Carmel Valley by plane, bus, train, car, bus (Flixbus), or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly to San Diego International Airport

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    1. Fly from Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane FAT - SAN
    3h 24m
    $171–361

  2. Drive  323.1 mi

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    1. Drive from Fresno to Carmel Valleycar car 323.1 mi
    5h 28m
    $59–86

  3. Bus, train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Fresno to Los Angelesbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Solana Beach Amtrak Stationtrain train Pacific Surfliner
    8h 1m
    $112–186

  4. Fly to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport

    1. Fly from Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD)plane plane FAT - CLD
    6h 34m
    $126–396

  5. Bus, train via Los Angeles

    1. Take the bus from Fresno Bus Station to Los Angeles Downtownbus bus FlixBus 2006 / ...
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Solana Beach Amtrak Stationtrain train Pacific Surfliner
    8h 3m
    $90–160

  6. Bus (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from Fresno Bus Station to San Diegobus bus FlixBus 2006
    8h 48m
    $81–117

  7. Bus, train via Bakersfield

    1. Take the bus from Fresno to Bakersfieldbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Bakersfield to San Fernandobus bus
    3. Take the train from Los Angeles to Solana Beach Amtrak Stationtrain train
    9h 24m
    $89–172

  8. Bus via Oceanside (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Fresno Bus Station to Oceanside Transportation Centerbus bus Greyhound US0831
    10h 27m
    $74–110

Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) flights

Calendar64Weekly Planes
Duration2h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket$35Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 341.2 mi
  • Duration: 3h 24m

What companies run services between Fresno, CA, USA and Carmel Valley, San Diego County, CA, USA?

Alaska Airlines, Inc., Southwest Airlines, and United Airlines fly from Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) every 3 hours. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Fresno Bus Station to San Diego once daily. Tickets cost $50–80 and the journey takes 8h 40m.

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