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

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There are 7 ways to get from Lake Forest 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 42m
    $284–802

  2. Drive 367.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Lake Forest to Carmelcar car 367.6 mi
    6h 25m
    $68–97

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Irvine to Los Angelestrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Salinastrain train Coast Starlight
    10h 54m
    $194–354

  4. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Irvine to Santa Barbaratrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the bus from Santa Barbara to Salinasbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    12h 37m
    $125–213

  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 43m
    $276–909

  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 28m
    $307–873

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

    1. Take the train from Irvine to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane plane LAX - MRY
    6h 30m
    $296–748

Lake Forest to Carmel by train and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration12h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket$125Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 323.3 mi
  • Duration: 3h 42m

What companies run services between Lake Forest, Orange County, CA, USA and Carmel, CA, USA?

You can take a train from Irvine to Carmel via Los Angeles and Salinas in around 10h 54m.

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