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How to get fromLos Angeles to Carmelby plane, bus, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Amtrak), car, shuttle, or subway

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There are 10 ways to get from Los Angeles to Carmel by plane, bus, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Amtrak), car, shuttle, or subway

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  1. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Monterey Regional Airport, line 5 bus

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    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane plane LAX - MRY
    2. Take the bus from Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 3 Pearl to Carmel Rancho Blvd / Carmel Rancho Centerbus bus
    5h 1m
    $283–719

  2. Drive 322.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Los Angeles to Carmelcar car 322.5 mi
    5h 39m
    $59–85

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Salinastrain train Coast Starlight
    8h 49m
    $180–316

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Barbara Bus Stopbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Santa Barbara to Salinasbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Salinas to Carmel Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    10h 40m
    $98–148

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

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane LAX - SJC
    2. Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal A to Monterey Shuttle Stationshuttle bus
    5h 59m
    $165–676

  6. Fly Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Monterey Regional Airport, line 5 bus

    1. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane plane BUR - MRY
    2. Take the bus from Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 3 Pearl to Carmel Rancho Blvd / Carmel Rancho Centerbus bus
    4h 55m
    $442–815

  7. Fly Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane BUR - SJC
    2. Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal A to Monterey Shuttle Stationshuttle bus
    5h 56m
    $534–822

  8. Fly Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Oakland International Airport, BART, shuttle

    1. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane BUR - 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
    7h 42m
    $245–736

  9. Fly Long Beach Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane LGB - SJC
    2. Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal A to Monterey Shuttle Stationshuttle bus
    7h 37m
    $103–399

  10. Line 43 bus to John Wayne Airport Orange County, fly to Monterey Regional Airport

    1. Take the bus from Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 1 to Harbor And Macarthurbus bus
    2. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane plane SNA - MRY
    7h 35m
    $257–776

Los Angeles to Carmel by bus

Calendar4Weekly Buses
Duration10h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$98Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 290.8 mi
  • Duration: 5h 1m

What companies run services between Los Angeles, CA, USA and Carmel, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Los Angeles to Salinas once daily. Tickets cost $110–240 and the journey takes 8h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Carmel Amtrak Bus Stop via Santa Barbara Bus Stop, Santa Barbara, and Salinas in around 10h 40m.

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