What is the cheapest way to get from Los Angeles to Carmel Point?

The cheapest way to get from Los Angeles to Carmel Point is to drive which costs $55 - $85 and takes 5h 41m.

What is the fastest way to get from Los Angeles to Carmel Point?

The fastest way to get from Los Angeles to Carmel Point is to fly and line 5 bus which takes 4h 46m and costs $470 - $850.

Is there a direct bus between Los Angeles and Carmel Point?

No, there is no direct bus from Los Angeles to Carmel Point. However, there are services departing from Los Angeles and arriving at 6th Ave / Mission St via Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7 and Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 3 Pearl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 4m.

Is there a direct train between Los Angeles and Carmel Point?

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.

How far is it from Los Angeles to Carmel Point?

The distance between Los Angeles and Carmel Point is 291 miles. The road distance is 324.7 miles.

How do I travel from Los Angeles to Carmel Point without a car?

The best way to get from Los Angeles to Carmel Point without a car is to train which takes 8h 52m and costs $180 - $320.

How long does it take to get from Los Angeles to Carmel Point?

It takes approximately 4h 52m to get from Los Angeles to Carmel Point, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Los Angeles to Carmel Point bus from?

Los Angeles to Carmel Point bus services, operated by American Star Tours, depart from Los Angeles station.

Where do I catch the Los Angeles to Carmel Point train from?

Los Angeles to Carmel Point train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Los Angeles station.

Train or bus from Los Angeles to Carmel Point?

The best way to get from Los Angeles to Carmel Point is to train which takes 8h 52m and costs $180 - $320. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 10h 4m.

Where does the Los Angeles to Carmel Point bus arrive?

Los Angeles to Carmel Point bus services, operated by American Star Tours, arrive at Salinas station.

Where does the Los Angeles to Carmel Point train arrive?

Los Angeles to Carmel Point train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Salinas station.

Can I drive from Los Angeles to Carmel Point?

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.

Where can I stay near Carmel Point?

There are 231+ hotels available in Carmel Point.

Los Angeles to Carmel Point - 10 ways to travel via train, plane

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

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Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Monterey Regional Airport, line 5 bus
best
1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane LAX - MRY
2. Take the bus from Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 3 Pearl to 6th Ave / Mission Stbus
4h 52m
$283–719
Drive 322.8 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Los Angeles to Carmel Pointcar 322.8 mi
5h 41m
$59–86
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Salinastrain Coast Starlight
8h 52m
$186–317
Bus
1. Take the bus from Los Angeles to Salinasbus Ans 6238
10h 4m
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 LAX - SJC
2. Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal A to Monterey Shuttle Stationshuttle
5h 50m
$165–676
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 BUR - MRY
2. Take the bus from Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 3 Pearl to 6th Ave / Mission Stbus
4h 46m
$472–815
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 BUR - SJC
2. Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal A to Monterey Shuttle Stationshuttle
5h 47m
$544–822
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 BUR - OAK
2. Take the subway from Coliseum to Milpitassubway
3. Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal A to Monterey Shuttle Stationshuttle
7h 33m
$365–736
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 LGB - SJC
2. Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal A to Monterey Shuttle Stationshuttle
7h 28m
$103–399
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
2. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane SNA - MRY
7h 26m
$257–776

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) flights

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Distance: 289 mi
Duration: 4h 52m

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

Amtrak operates a train from Los Angeles to Salinas once daily. Tickets cost $110–240 and the journey takes 8h 19m. Alternatively, American Star Tours operates a bus from Los Angeles to Salinas twice a week, and the journey takes 7h 55m.

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

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

Drive 322.8 mi

Train (Amtrak)

Bus

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

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

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

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

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

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

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) flights

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

Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport

Flights from Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport

Flights from Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Oakland International Airport

Flights from Long Beach Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport

Flights from Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Monterey Regional Airport

Flights from Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Oakland International Airport

Flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Monterey Regional Airport

Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport

Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Monterey Regional Airport

Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport

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Train from Los Angeles to Salinas

Subway from Coliseum to Milpitas

Bus from Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 3 Pearl to 6th Ave / Mission St

Bus from Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 3 Pearl to 6th Ave / Mission St

Bus from Los Angeles to Salinas

Shuttle from SJC Airport Terminal A to Monterey Shuttle Station

Shuttle from SJC Airport Terminal A to Monterey Shuttle Station

Shuttle from SJC Airport Terminal A to Monterey Shuttle Station

Shuttle from SJC Airport Terminal A to Monterey Shuttle Station

Bus from Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 1 to Harbor And Macarthur

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