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

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

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  1. Fly 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 47m
    $288–807

  2. Drive 372.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Laguna Beach to Carmelcar car 372.4 mi
    6h 30m
    $68–99

  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
    12h 46m
    $194–352

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Santa Ana 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
    14h 28m
    $86–155

  5. Fly 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 48m
    $280–914

  6. Fly 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 33m
    $311–878

  7. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Santa Ana to Santa Barbaratrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the bus from Santa Barbara to Salinasbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    14h 34m
    $123–211

Laguna Beach to Carmel by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration14h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket$86Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 324.8 mi
  • Duration: 3h 47m

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

You can take a bus from Laguna Beach Layover to Carmel via Laguna Hills Trans Ctr Dock 5, Santa Ana-Santiago, Santa Ana, Los Angeles, and Salinas in around 12h 46m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Laguna Beach Layover to Carmel Amtrak Bus Stop via Laguna Hills Trans Ctr Dock 5, Santa Ana-Santiago, Santa Ana Bus Stop, San Jose Diridon Station, San Jose, and Salinas in around 14h 28m.

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