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How to get fromMonterey to Carmel Valleyby plane, tram, bus, train (Amtrak), car, shuttle, subway, or bus (Amtrak)

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There are 9 ways to get from Monterey to Carmel Valley by plane, tram, bus, train (Amtrak), car, shuttle, subway, or bus (Amtrak)

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  1. Fly Monterey Regional Airport to San Diego International Airport, tram

    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
    4h 12m
    $177–373

  2. Drive 422.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Monterey to Carmel Valleycar car 422.3 mi
    7h 22m
    $78–112

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Salinas to Los Angelesbus bus Ans 6241
    2. Take the bus from LAX Terminal 3 Shared Rides Stop to Sorrento Valley/Del Marbus bus reLAXsan
    14h

  4. 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
    14h 14m
    $172–353

  5. Shuttle to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly to San Diego International Airport

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Monterey Shuttle Station to SJC Airport Terminal Ashuttle bus
    2. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane SJC - SAN
    5h 33m
    $154–387

  6. Shuttle to San Francisco International Airport, fly to San Diego International Airport

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Monterey Shuttle Station to SFO Airport Internationalshuttle bus
    2. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane SFO - SAN
    6h 38m
    $158–368

  7. Fly Monterey Regional Airport 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
    6h
    $342–830

  8. Shuttle, BART to Oakland International Airport, fly to San Diego International Airport

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Monterey Shuttle Station to SJC Airport Terminal Bshuttle bus
    2. Take the subway from Milpitas to Coliseumsubway subway
    3. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane OAK - SAN
    7h 12m
    $169–390

  9. Bus via Solvang

    1. Take the bus from Salinas to Solvang Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Buellton, CA to Los Angeles Airport, CAbus bus
    3. Take the bus from LAX Terminal 3 Lower Level pickup to 301 Mission Ave STE 205, Oceanside, CAbus bus
    15h 58m
    $212–305

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

Calendar61Weekly Planes
Duration3h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket$57Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 404 mi
  • Duration: 4h 12m

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

You can take a bus from Tyler / Franklin to Carmel Valley via Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7, Salinas, Los Angeles Union Station, LAX Tom Bradley International Terminal, LAX Terminal 3 Shared Rides Stop, and Sorrento Valley/Del Mar in around 14h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tyler / Franklin to Carmel Valley via Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7, Salinas, Los Angeles, and Solana Beach Amtrak Station in around 14h 14m.

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