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

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There are 10 ways to get from Fullerton to Carmel by train, plane, bus, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Amtrak), car, or shuttle

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

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    1. Take the train from Fullerton to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    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 56m
    $290–729

  2. Drive 346.8 mi

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    1. Drive from Fullerton to Carmelcar car 346.8 mi
    6h 5m
    $64–92

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Salinastrain train Coast Starlight
    10h 25m
    $188–341

  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 25m
    $107–172

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

    1. Take the bus from Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 1 to Harbor And Macarthurbus bus
    2. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane plane SNA - MRY
    6h 58m
    $249–760

  6. Fly Long Beach Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane LGB - SJC
    2. Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal A to Monterey Shuttle Stationshuttle bus
    7h 44m
    $102–399

  7. Line 43 bus to John Wayne Airport Orange County, fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, shuttle

    1. Take the bus from Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 1 to Harbor And Macarthurbus bus
    2. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane SNA - SJC
    3. Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal A to Monterey Shuttle Stationshuttle bus
    7h 59m
    $241–867

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

    1. Take the train from Fullerton 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 32m
    $479–826

  9. 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 33m
    $551–833

  10. Train to Ontario International Airport, fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, shuttle

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Ontario Amtraktrain train
    2. Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane ONT - SJC
    3. Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal A to Monterey Shuttle Stationshuttle bus
    8h 20m
    $248–906

Fullerton to Carmel by bus and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration12h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$107Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 315.2 mi
  • Duration: 5h 56m

What companies run services between Fullerton, 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 Fullerton Amtrak Station to Carmel Amtrak Bus Stop via Los Angeles, Los Angeles Union Station, Santa Barbara Bus Stop, Santa Barbara, and Salinas in around 12h 25m.

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