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How to get fromMurrieta to Carmelby bus, train, car, plane, tram, or shuttle

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There are 8 ways to get from Murrieta to Carmel by bus, train, car, plane, tram, or shuttle

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Jefferson + Town Square to Corona Transit Centerbus bus 206
    2. Take the train from Corona - North Main to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Los Angeles to Salinastrain train
    13h 9m
    $190–341

  2. Drive 400.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Murrieta to Carmelcar car 400.2 mi
    6h 57m
    $73–106

  3. Bus, train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Monterey Regional Airport

    1. Take the bus from Jefferson + Town Square to Corona Transit Centerbus bus
    2. Take the train from Corona - North Main to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    3. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane plane LAX - MRY
    8h 34m
    $292–735

  4. Line 23 bus, line 24 bus, bus, tram to San Diego International Airport, fly to Monterey Regional Airport, line 5 bus

    1. Take the bus from Murrieta Hot Springs + Alta Murrieta to Promenade Mallbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Promenade Mall to Moreno + Frontbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Temecula Bus Stop to San Diegobus bus
    4. Take the tram from UCSD Health La Jolla Station to Old Town Stationtram tram
    5. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane plane SAN - MRY
    6. Take the bus from Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 3 Pearl to Carmel Rancho Blvd / Carmel Rancho Centerbus bus
    8h 54m
    $155–356

  5. Bus to Ontario International Airport, fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, shuttle

    1. Take the bus from Jefferson + Town Square to Corona Transit Centerbus bus
    2. Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane ONT - SJC
    3. Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal A to Monterey Shuttle Stationshuttle bus
    9h 44m
    $242–887

  6. Bus, line 43 bus to John Wayne Airport Orange County, fly to Monterey Regional Airport

    1. Take the bus from Jefferson + Town Square to Corona Transit Centerbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 1 to Harbor And Macarthurbus bus
    3. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane plane SNA - MRY
    9h 42m
    $256–773

  7. Bus, train to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, fly to Monterey Regional Airport

    1. Take the bus from Jefferson + Town Square to Corona Transit Centerbus bus
    2. Take the train from Corona - North Main to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    3. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane plane BUR - MRY
    9h 10m
    $450–832

  8. Bus to John Wayne Airport Orange County, fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, shuttle

    1. Take the bus from Jefferson + Town Square to Corona Transit Centerbus bus
    2. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane SNA - SJC
    3. Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal A to Monterey Shuttle Stationshuttle bus
    10h 43m
    $248–880

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) flights

Calendar14Weekly Planes
Duration1h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket$35Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 457.2 mi
  • Duration: 13h 9m

What companies run services between Murrieta, CA, USA and Carmel, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Murrieta to Carmel. However, you can take the bus to Corona Transit Center, walk to Corona - North Main, take the train to L.A. Union Station, walk to Los Angeles, take the train to Salinas, then take the taxi to Carmel. Alternatively, you can drive from Murrieta to Carmel in around 6h 57m.

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