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How to get fromOntario to Carmelby plane, shuttle, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak), car, taxi, or subway

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There are 7 ways to get from Ontario to Carmel by plane, shuttle, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak), car, taxi, or subway

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  1. Fly Ontario International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, shuttle

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    1. Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane ONT - SJC
    2. Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal A to Monterey Shuttle Stationshuttle bus
    4h 24m
    $233–820

  2. Drive 355.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Ontario to Carmelcar car 355.2 mi
    6h 14m
    $65–94

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Montclair to L.A. Union Stationtrain train SB Line
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Salinastrain train Coast Starlight
    12h 5m
    $190–339

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Montclair Transcenter to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Barbara Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Santa Barbara to Salinasbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Salinas to Carmel Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    13h 47m
    $111–171

  5. Taxi to John Wayne Airport Orange County, fly to Monterey Regional Airport

    1. Take the taxi from Ontario to Santa-Ana-Airport-SNAtaxi taxi
    2. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane plane SNA - MRY
    4h 10m
    $355–886

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

    1. Take the taxi from Ontario to Santa-Ana-Airport-SNAtaxi taxi
    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
    5h 11m
    $347–993

  7. Fly Ontario International Airport to Oakland International Airport, BART, shuttle

    1. Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane ONT - 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
    6h 9m
    $298–823

Ontario to Carmel by bus

Calendar8Weekly Buses
Duration13h 47mAverage Duration
Ticket$111Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 415 mi
  • Duration: 4h 24m

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

You can take a bus from Mountain @ 5th Street to Carmel via Montclair Transit Center, Montclair, L.A. Union Station, Los Angeles, and Salinas in around 12h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Mountain @ D Street to Carmel Amtrak Bus Stop via Montclair Transit Center, Montclair Transcenter, Los Angeles Union Station, Santa Barbara Bus Stop, Santa Barbara, and Salinas in around 13h 47m.

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