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

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There are 8 ways to get from La Jolla to Carmel by bus, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), car, shuttle, subway, or train

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  1. Line 30 bus, fly to Monterey Regional Airport, line 5 bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Silverado St & Herschel Av to Old Town Transit Centerbus bus
    2. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane plane SAN - MRY
    3. Take the bus from Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 3 Pearl to Carmel Rancho Blvd / Carmel Rancho Centerbus bus
    5h 46m
    $148–331

  2. Drive 434.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from La Jolla to Carmelcar car 434.2 mi
    7h 36m
    $80–115

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Los Angelestrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Salinastrain train Coast Starlight
    14h 8m
    $208–400

  4. 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
    15h 36m
    $94–186

  5. Fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane SAN - SJC
    2. Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal A to Monterey Shuttle Stationshuttle bus
    6h 35m
    $120–548

  6. Fly to San Francisco International Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane SAN - SFO
    2. Take a shuttle bus from SFO Airport Terminal 3-Lower Level to Monterey Shuttle Stationshuttle bus
    7h 50m
    $120–308

  7. Fly to Oakland International Airport, BART, shuttle

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane SAN - 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
    8h 25m
    $120–352

  8. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Gilman Dr & Myers Dr to Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8bus bus 101
    2. Take the train from Oceanside to Santa Barbaratrain train
    3. Take the bus from Santa Barbara to Salinasbus bus
    16h 56m
    $138–257

La Jolla to Carmel by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration15h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket$94Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 399.6 mi
  • Duration: 5h 46m

What companies run services between La Jolla, San Diego County, CA, USA and Carmel, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Silverado St & Herschel Av to Carmel via Old Town Transit Center, San Diego Old Town Transportation Center, Los Angeles, and Salinas in around 14h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Silverado St & Herschel Av to Carmel Amtrak Bus Stop via Old Town Transit Center, San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop, San Jose Diridon Station, San Jose, and Salinas in around 15h 36m.

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