There are 4 ways to get from Los Angeles to Carmel Point by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Amtrak), 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.
Fly
best- Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane LAX - MRY
3h$315–746Drive 322.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Los Angeles to Carmel Pointcar 322.7 mi
5h 41m$59–86Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Salinastrain Coast Starlight
8h 52m$265–385Bus
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Barbara Bus Stopbus FlixBus 2005
- Take the bus from Santa Barbara to Salinasbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
11h 3m
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Los Angeles to Carmel Point is to drive which costs $55 - $85 and takes 5h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Los Angeles to Carmel Point is to fly which takes 3h and costs $310 - $750.
No, there is no direct bus from Los Angeles station to Carmel Point. However, there are services departing from Los Angeles Union Station and arriving at 6th Ave / Mission St via Santa Barbara, Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7 and Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 3 Pearl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 3m.
No, there is no direct train from Los Angeles to Carmel Point. However, there are services departing from Los Angeles and arriving at Salinas via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 52m.
The distance between Los Angeles and Carmel Point is 291 miles. The road distance is 324.6 miles.
The best way to get from Los Angeles to Carmel Point without a car is to train which takes 8h 52m and costs $260 - $390.
It takes approximately 3h to get from Los Angeles to Carmel Point, including transfers.
Los Angeles to Carmel Point bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Los Angeles Union Station.
Los Angeles to Carmel Point train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Los Angeles station.
The best way to get from Los Angeles to Carmel Point is to fly which takes 3h and costs $310 - $750. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $260 - $390 and takes 8h 52m, you could also bus, which costs and takes 11h 3m.
What companies run services between Los Angeles, CA, USA and Carmel Point, CA, USA?
Delta and United Airlines fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) 4 times a day. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Los Angeles to Salinas once daily. Tickets cost $190–300 and the journey takes 8h 19m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Monterey Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–230
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Monterey Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–230
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Los Angeles to Salinas
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 19m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $190–300
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Barbara Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $15–23
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Santa Barbara to Salinas
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Website
- Amtrak
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Booking & Getting There
Los Angeles to Carmel Point bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Santa Barbara Bus Stop station.
Los Angeles to Carmel Point train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Salinas station.
Yes, the driving distance between Los Angeles to Carmel Point is 325 miles. It takes approximately 5h 41m to drive from Los Angeles to Carmel Point.
There are 335+ hotels available in Carmel Point.