What is the cheapest way to get from Orange County to Carmel?

The cheapest way to get from Orange County to Carmel is to drive which costs $60 - $95 and takes 6h 11m.

What is the fastest way to get from Orange County to Carmel?

The fastest way to get from Orange County to Carmel is to fly and line 5 bus which takes 3h 36m and costs $270 - $800.

Is there a direct bus between Orange County and Carmel?

No, there is no direct bus from Orange County to Carmel. However, there are services departing from Santa Ana Bus Stop and arriving at Carmel Amtrak Bus Stop via San Jose and Salinas. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Orange County and Carmel?

No, there is no direct train from Orange County to Carmel. However, there are services departing from Santa Ana and arriving at Salinas via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 42m.

How far is it from Orange County to Carmel?

The distance between Orange County and Carmel is 319 miles. The road distance is 356.5 miles.

How do I travel from Orange County to Carmel without a car?

The best way to get from Orange County to Carmel without a car is to train which takes 10h 42m and costs $190 - $350.

How long does it take to get from Orange County to Carmel?

It takes approximately 3h 36m to get from Orange County to Carmel, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Orange County to Carmel bus from?

Orange County to Carmel bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Santa Ana Bus Stop station.

Where do I catch the Orange County to Carmel train from?

Orange County to Carmel train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Santa Ana station.

Train or bus from Orange County to Carmel?

The best way to get from Orange County to Carmel is to train which takes 10h 42m and costs $190 - $350. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $85 - $160 and takes 12h 20m.

Where does the Orange County to Carmel bus arrive?

Orange County to Carmel bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at San Jose Diridon Station.

Where does the Orange County to Carmel train arrive?

Orange County to Carmel train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.

Can I drive from Orange County to Carmel?

Yes, the driving distance between Orange County to Carmel is 356 miles. It takes approximately 6h 11m to drive from Orange County to Carmel.

Where can I stay near Carmel?

There are 238+ hotels available in Carmel.

Orange County to Carmel - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, line 5 bus

There are 8 ways to get from Orange County to Carmel by plane, bus, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), car, shuttle, subway, or train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly John Wayne Airport Orange County to Monterey Regional Airport, line 5 bus
best
1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane SNA - MRY
2. Take the bus from Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 3 Pearl to Carmel Rancho Blvd / Carmel Rancho Centerbus
3h 36m
$274–790
Drive 354.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Orange County to Carmelcar 354.4 mi
6h 11m
$65–94
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Santa Ana to Los Angelestrain Pacific Surfliner
2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Salinastrain Coast Starlight
10h 42m
$191–348
Bus
1. Take the bus from Santa Ana Bus Stop to San Jose Diridon Stationbus
2. Take the bus from San Jose to Salinasbus
3. Take the bus from Salinas to Carmel Amtrak Bus Stopbus
12h 20m
$89–152
Fly John Wayne Airport Orange County to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, shuttle
1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane SNA - SJC
2. Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal A to Monterey Shuttle Stationshuttle
4h 37m
$266–897
Fly John Wayne Airport Orange County to Oakland International Airport, BART, shuttle
1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane SNA - OAK
2. Take the subway from Coliseum to Milpitassubway
3. Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal A to Monterey Shuttle Stationshuttle
6h 23m
$307–861
Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Monterey Regional Airport
1. Take the train from Santa Ana to Los Angelestrain
2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane LAX - MRY
6h 18m
$283–742
Train, bus (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Santa Ana to Santa Barbaratrain Pacific Surfliner
2. Take the bus from Santa Barbara to Salinasbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
12h 25m
$129–216

Orange County to Carmel by bus

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12h 20mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Orange County to Carmel.

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Distance: 317.5 mi
Duration: 3h 36m

What companies run services between Orange County, CA, USA and Carmel, CA, USA?

You can take a train from Santa Ana to Carmel via Los Angeles and Salinas in around 10h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Santa Ana Bus Stop to Carmel Amtrak Bus Stop via San Jose Diridon Station, San Jose, and Salinas in around 12h 20m.

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