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

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There are 8 ways to get from Monterey to Carmel Valley by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, shuttle, subway, bus, or tram

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  1. Fly from Monterey Regional Airport

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    1. Fly from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane MRY - SAN
    3h 9m
    $233–433

  2. Drive  422.3 mi

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

  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
    14h 14m
    $141–313

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Salinas to Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Airport to Los Angeles Airport, CAbus bus
    3. Take the bus from LAX Terminal 3 Shared Rides Stop to Sorrento Valley/Del Marbus bus
    14h 34m
    $192–299

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

    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
    4h 33m
    $210–647

  6. Shuttle to San Francisco International Airport, fly

    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
    5h 38m
    $209–408

  7. Shuttle, BART to Oakland International Airport, fly

    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
    6h 17m
    $215–450

  8. Bus, tram

    1. Take the bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 3 to Monterey / Gilroy Train Stationbus bus 59
    2. Take the bus from Gilroy to San Ysidrobus bus
    3. Take the tram from San Ysidro Station to UCSD Health La Jolla Stationtram tram
    14h 45m
    $121–182

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

Calendar35Weekly Planes
Duration2h 51mAverage Duration
Ticket$44Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 399 mi
  • Duration: 3h 9m

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

Alaska Airlines, Inc. and United Airlines fly from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) 5 times a day. 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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