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How to get fromHuntington Beach to Carmelby plane, bus, train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, shuttle, or tram

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There are 6 ways to get from Huntington Beach to Carmel by plane, bus, train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, shuttle, or tram

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  1. Fly John Wayne Airport Orange County to Monterey Regional Airport, line 5 bus

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    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane plane SNA - MRY
    2. Take the bus from Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 3 Pearl to Carmel Rancho Blvd / Carmel Rancho Centerbus bus
    3h 44m
    $289–808

  2. Drive 357.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Huntington Beach to Carmelcar car 357.4 mi
    6h 20m
    $66–95

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Santa Ana to Los Angelestrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Salinastrain train Coast Starlight
    11h 5m
    $244–412

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Westminster, CA - ABC Supermarket to San Jose, CA - Huong Lan Sandwichbus bus
    2. Take the bus from San Jose to Salinasbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Salinas to Carmel Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    13h 5m
    $78–109

  5. Fly John Wayne Airport Orange County to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane SNA - SJC
    2. Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal A to Monterey Shuttle Stationshuttle bus
    4h 45m
    $281–915

  6. Line 1 bus, line 577 bus, tram to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Monterey Regional Airport, line 5 bus

    1. Take the bus from Pacific Coast-9Th to 7Th-Channelbus bus
    2. Take the bus from 7th / Channel to Norwalk Stationbus bus
    3. Take the tram from Norwalk Station to LAX / Metro Transit Centertram tram
    4. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane plane LAX - MRY
    5. Take the bus from Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 3 Pearl to Carmel Rancho Blvd / Carmel Rancho Centerbus bus
    6h 59m
    $280–714

Huntington Beach to Carmel by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration13h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$78Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 321.9 mi
  • Duration: 3h 44m

What companies run services between Huntington Beach, CA, USA and Carmel, CA, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Huntington Beach to Carmel via Santa Ana, Los Angeles, and Salinas in around 11h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Magnolia-Carrolltown to Carmel Amtrak Bus Stop via Magnolia-Bolsa, Westminster, CA - ABC Supermarket, San Jose, CA - Huong Lan Sandwich, King & Tully, Santa Clara & 1st, San Jose Diridon, San Jose, and Salinas in around 13h 5m.

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