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

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There are 7 ways to get from Irvine to Carmel by plane, bus, train (Amtrak), train, car, shuttle, or subway

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

    best
    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 28m
    $248–728

  2. Drive 364.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Irvine to Carmelcar car 364.7 mi
    6h 23m
    $67–97

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Tustin to L.A. Union Stationtrain train OC Line
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Salinastrain train Coast Starlight
    10h 54m
    $189–337

  4. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Anaheim to Santa Barbaratrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the bus from Santa Barbara to Salinasbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    14h 15m
    $121–219

  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 29m
    $240–859

  6. Fly John Wayne Airport Orange County to Oakland International Airport, BART, shuttle

    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane SNA - OAK
    2. Take the subway from Coliseum to Milpitassubway subway
    3. Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal A to Monterey Shuttle Stationshuttle bus
    6h 14m
    $298–802

  7. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Monterey Regional Airport

    1. Take the train from Tustin to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane plane LAX - MRY
    6h 19m
    $291–731

Irvine to Carmel by bus and train (Amtrak)

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration14h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$121Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 311.6 mi
  • Duration: 3h 28m

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

You can take a train from Tustin to Carmel via L.A. Union Station, Los Angeles, and Salinas in around 10h 54m.

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