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How to get fromLos Angeles to Carmel Valleyby train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, plane, tram, taxi, or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Los Angeles to Carmel Valley by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, plane, tram, taxi, or bus

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Solana Beach Amtrak Stationtrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2h 20m
    $63–107

  2. Drive 103.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Los Angeles to Carmel Valleycar car 103.9 mi
    1h 51m
    $19–28

  3. Bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles to Solana Beach Amtrak Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2h 43m
    $66–90

  4. Fly, tram, taxi

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane LAX - SAN
    2. Take the tram from Santa Fe Depot to UCSD Health La Jolla Stationtram tram
    3. Take the taxi from UCSD Health La Jolla Station to Carmel Valleytaxi taxi
    3h 54m
    $202–723

  5. Bus via LAX Tom Bradley International Terminal

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to LAX Tom Bradley International Terminalbus bus Union Station
    2. Take the bus from LAX Terminal 3 Shared Rides Stop to Sorrento Valley/Del Marbus bus reLAXsan
    3h 53m
    $77–140

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) flights

Calendar49Weekly Planes
Duration58 minAverage Duration
Ticket$34Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 107.2 mi
  • Duration: 2h 20m

What companies run services between Los Angeles, CA, USA and Carmel Valley, San Diego County, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Los Angeles to Solana Beach Amtrak Station hourly. Tickets cost $30–70 and the journey takes 2h 12m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a bus from Los Angeles to Solana Beach Amtrak Station once daily. Tickets cost $35–55 and the journey takes 2h 35m.

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