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How to get fromMonterey Airport (MRY) to Carmel Valleyby plane, tram, taxi, train (Amtrak), bus, car, or train

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There are 6 ways to get from Monterey Airport (MRY) to Carmel Valley by plane, tram, taxi, train (Amtrak), bus, car, or train

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  1. Fly to San Diego International Airport, tram, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane MRY - 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
    2h 57m
    $177–373

  2. Drive 419.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Monterey Airport (MRY) to Carmel Valleycar car 419.4 mi
    7h 19m
    $77–111

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Salinas to Los Angelestrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Solana Beach Amtrak Stationtrain train Pacific Surfliner
    12h 43m
    $214–399

  4. Taxi, bus

    1. Take the taxi from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7 to Gilroytaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Gilroy to Huntington Parkbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Huntington Park to San Diegobus bus
    15h 17m
    $182–250

  5. Fly to Los Angeles International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane MRY - LAX
    2. Take the bus from LAX Terminal 3 Shared Rides Stop to Sorrento Valley/Del Marbus bus
    4h 45m
    $346–791

  6. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Salinas to Los Angelestrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles to Solana Beach Amtrak Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    15h 27m
    $170–327

Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) flights

Calendar54Weekly Planes
Duration3h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket$50Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 399.8 mi
  • Duration: 2h 57m

What companies run services between Monterey Airport (MRY), USA and Carmel Valley, San Diego County, CA, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Monterey Airport (MRY) to Carmel Valley via Salinas, Los Angeles, and Solana Beach Amtrak Station in around 12h 43m.

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