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How to get fromMarina del Rey to Carmelby bus, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Amtrak), car, shuttle, subway, or tram

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There are 9 ways to get from Marina del Rey to Carmel by bus, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Amtrak), car, shuttle, subway, or tram

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  1. Line 3 bus to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Monterey Regional Airport, line 5 bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Lincoln Sb & Marina Pointe Fs to LAX/Metro Transit Centerbus bus
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane plane LAX - MRY
    3. Take the bus from Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 3 Pearl to Carmel Rancho Blvd / Carmel Rancho Centerbus bus
    5h 11m
    $276–709

  2. Drive 324.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Marina del Rey to Carmelcar car 324.6 mi
    5h 44m
    $60–86

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Salinastrain train Coast Starlight
    11h 3m
    $185–330

  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
    12h 58m
    $107–162

  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
    6h 9m
    $148–666

  6. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Oakland International Airport, BART, shuttle

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane LAX - 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 54m
    $389–1,480

  7. Line 33 bus to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, fly to Monterey Regional Airport

    1. Take the bus from Venice / Grand View to Cesar E Chavez / Vignesbus bus
    2. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane plane BUR - MRY
    7h 11m
    $473–818

  8. Line 3 bus, tram, line 266 bus to Long Beach Airport, fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, shuttle, line 5 bus

    1. Take the bus from Lincoln Sb & Marina Pointe Fs to LAX/Metro Transit Centerbus bus
    2. Take the tram from LAX / Metro Transit Center to Lakewood Blvd Stationtram tram
    3. Take the bus from Lakewood Blvd Station to Lakewood / Hardwickbus bus
    4. Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane LGB - SJC
    5. Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal A to Monterey Shuttle Stationshuttle bus
    6. Take the bus from Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 3 Pearl to Carmel Rancho Blvd / Carmel Rancho Centerbus bus
    7h 51m
    $103–400

  9. Line 33 bus to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, shuttle

    1. Take the bus from Venice / Grand View to Cesar E Chavez / Vignesbus bus
    2. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane BUR - SJC
    3. Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal A to Monterey Shuttle Stationshuttle bus
    8h 12m
    $545–825

Marina del Rey to Carmel by bus

Calendar4Weekly Buses
Duration12h 58mAverage Duration
Ticket$107Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 284.4 mi
  • Duration: 5h 11m

What companies run services between Marina del Rey, 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 Venice / Grand View to Carmel Amtrak Bus Stop via Los Angeles Union Station, Santa Barbara Bus Stop, Santa Barbara, and Salinas in around 12h 58m.

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