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How to get fromPasadena to Carmel Valleyby train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, tram, plane, or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Pasadena to Carmel Valley by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, tram, plane, or bus

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Solana Beach Amtrak Stationtrain train Pacific Surfliner
    3h 41m
    $62–112

  2. Drive 108.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Pasadena to Carmel Valleycar car 108.7 mi
    1h 58m
    $20–29

  3. Bus (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Downtown to San Diegobus bus FlixBus 2006 / ...
    5h 3m
    $50–77

  4. Tram, fly

    1. Take the tram from Memorial Park Station to Union Station - Metro A-Linetram tram
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane LAX - SAN
    3. Take the tram from Santa Fe Depot to UCSD Health La Jolla Stationtram tram
    4h 38m
    $203–725

  5. Bus, line 70 bus

    1. Take the bus from Fair Oaks / Holly to Atlantic / Floralbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Atlantic / Floral to Cesar E Chavez / Vignesbus bus 70 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to LAX Tom Bradley International Terminalbus bus
    4. Take the bus from LAX Terminal 3 Shared Rides Stop to Sorrento Valley/Del Marbus bus
    5h 26m
    $79–143

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) flights

Calendar49Weekly Planes
Duration58 minAverage Duration
Ticket$34Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 116.9 mi
  • Duration: 3h 41m

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

Amtrak operates a train from Los Angeles to Solana Beach Amtrak Station hourly. Tickets cost $30–70 and the journey takes 2h 12m. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Los Angeles Downtown to San Diego every 4 hours. Tickets cost $18–35 and the journey takes 3h 30m.

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