There are 4 ways to get from La Verne to Carmel Valley by tram, train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Tram, train
best- Take the tram from La Verne / Fairplex Station to Union Station - Metro A-Linetram Metro A Line
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Solana Beach Amtrak Stationtrain Pacific Surfliner
4h 20m$62–112Drive 99.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from La Verne to Carmel Valleycar 99.9 mi
1h 48m$19–27Line 492 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Bonita Ave and F St W to El Monte Station Upper Levelbus 492
- Take the bus from LAX Terminal 3 Shared Rides Stop to Sorrento Valley/Del Marbus reLAXsan
5h 36m$79–148Train, line 101 bus
- Take the train from San Bernardino Depot to Oceansidetrain IE-OC Line
- Take the bus from Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8 to Camino Del Mar & 4th Stbus 101
7h 9m$36–52
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from La Verne to Carmel Valley is to drive which costs $18 - $27 and takes 1h 48m.
The fastest way to get from La Verne to Carmel Valley is to drive which takes 1h 48m and costs $18 - $27.
No, there is no direct bus from La Verne to Carmel Valley. However, there are services departing from Bonita Ave and F St W and arriving at Sorrento Valley/Del Mar via El Monte Station - Upper Level, Los Angeles Union Station and LAX Terminal 3 Shared Rides Stop. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 36m.
No, there is no direct train from La Verne station to Carmel Valley station. However, there are services departing from La Verne / Fairplex Station and arriving at Solana Beach Amtrak Station via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 20m.
The distance between La Verne and Carmel Valley is 141 miles. The road distance is 100.5 miles.
The best way to get from La Verne to Carmel Valley without a car is to tram and train which takes 4h 20m and costs $60 - $120.
It takes approximately 4h 20m to get from La Verne to Carmel Valley, including transfers.
La Verne to Carmel Valley bus services, operated by Foothill Transit, depart from Bonita Ave and F St W station.
La Verne to Carmel Valley train services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, depart from La Verne / Fairplex Station.
La Verne to Carmel Valley bus services, operated by Foothill Transit, arrive at El Monte Station Upper Level.
What companies run services between La Verne, CA, USA and Carmel Valley, San Diego County, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Bonita Ave and F St W to Carmel Valley via El Monte Station Upper Level, El Monte Station - Upper Level, Union Station Patsaouras Bus Plaza, Los Angeles Union Station, LAX Tom Bradley International Terminal, LAX Terminal 3 Shared Rides Stop, and Sorrento Valley/Del Mar in around 5h 36m.
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- [email protected]
- Website
- metro.net
Tram from La Verne / Fairplex Station to Union Station - Metro A-Line
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Los Angeles to Solana Beach Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–70
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from San Bernardino Depot to Oceanside
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 34m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
- Phone
- +1 800-743-3463
- [email protected]
- Website
- foothilltransit.org
Bus from Bonita Ave and F St W to El Monte Station Upper Level
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–6
- Website
- https://www.foothilltransit.org
- Phone
- (858) 430-8440
- [email protected]
- Website
- gorelaxsan.com
Bus from LAX Terminal 3 Shared Rides Stop to Sorrento Valley/Del Mar
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Website
- https://www.gorelaxsan.com/
- Phone
- (323)-776-5467
- [email protected]
- Website
- laxlinq.com
Bus from LAX Terminal 3 Shared Rides Stop to Sorrento Valley/Del Mar
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $55–110
- Website
- https://laxlinq.com/
- Phone
- +1 760-966-6500
- [email protected]
- Website
- gonctd.com
Bus from Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8 to Camino Del Mar & 4th St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- https://gonctd.com
- Schedules at
- https://gonctd.com/schedules/
- Adult
- $2–5
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More Questions & Answers
La Verne to Carmel Valley train services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, arrive at Union Station - Metro A-Line.
Yes, the driving distance between La Verne to Carmel Valley is 101 miles. It takes approximately 1h 48m to drive from La Verne to Carmel Valley.
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