There are 4 ways to get from Pacific Grove to Carmel Valley by plane, train (Amtrak), bus, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane MRY - SAN
2h 2m$251–594Drive 424.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Pacific Grove to Carmel Valleycar 424.4 mi
7h 26m$73–105Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Salinas to Los Angelestrain Coast Starlight
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Solana Beach Amtrak Stationtrain Pacific Surfliner
12h 52m$338–499Bus, train (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Salinas to Santa Barbarabus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the train from Santa Barbara to Solana Beach Amtrak Stationtrain Pacific Surfliner
15h 41m
Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Pacific Grove to Carmel Valley is to drive which costs $70 - $110 and takes 7h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Pacific Grove to Carmel Valley is to fly which takes 2h 2m and costs $250 - $600.
No, there is no direct train from Pacific Grove to Carmel Valley station. However, there are services departing from Salinas and arriving at Solana Beach Amtrak Station via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 52m.
The distance between Pacific Grove and Carmel Valley is 403 miles. The road distance is 426.9 miles.
The best way to get from Pacific Grove to Carmel Valley without a car is to train which takes 12h 52m and costs $330 - $500.
It takes approximately 2h 2m to get from Pacific Grove to Carmel Valley, including transfers.
Pacific Grove to Carmel Valley train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Salinas station.
The best way to get from Pacific Grove to Carmel Valley is to fly which takes 2h 2m and costs $250 - $600. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $330 - $500 and takes 12h 52m.
Pacific Grove to Carmel Valley train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Yes, the driving distance between Pacific Grove to Carmel Valley is 427 miles. It takes approximately 7h 26m to drive from Pacific Grove to Carmel Valley.
What companies run services between Pacific Grove, 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) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Pacific Grove to Carmel Valley via Salinas, Los Angeles, and Solana Beach Amtrak Station in around 12h 52m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Monterey Regional Airport to San Diego International Airport via San Francisco
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–280
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Monterey Regional Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–460
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Salinas to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $190–300
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Los Angeles to Solana Beach Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $55–85
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Santa Barbara to Solana Beach Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $110–180
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Salinas to Santa Barbara
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Website
- Amtrak
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