There are 8 ways to get from Rancho Cucamonga to Carmel by plane, shuttle, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak), car, train, or subway
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Fly Ontario International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, shuttle
best- Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane ONT - SJC
- Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal A to Monterey Shuttle Station
5h 41m$229–865Drive 356.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Rancho Cucamonga to Carmelcar 356.7 mi
6h 14m$66–94Train
- Take the train from Rancho Cucamonga to L.A. Union Stationtrain SB Line
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Salinastrain Coast Starlight
11h 14m$179–327Bus
- Take the bus from Montclair Transcenter to Los Angeles Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Barbara Bus Stopbus
- Take the bus from Santa Barbara to Salinasbus
- Take the bus from Salinas to Carmel Amtrak Bus Stopbus
13h 57m$105–160Fly Ontario International Airport to San Francisco International Airport, shuttle
- Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane ONT - SFO
- Take a shuttle bus from SFO Airport Terminal 3-Lower Level to Monterey Shuttle Station
7h 3m$129–515Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Monterey Regional Airport
- Take the train from Rancho Cucamonga to L.A. Union Stationtrain
- Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane LAX - MRY
6h 39m$291–731Fly Ontario International Airport to Oakland International Airport, BART, shuttle
- Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane ONT - OAK
- Take the subway from Coliseum to Milpitassubway
- Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal A to Monterey Shuttle Station
7h 26m$300–829Train to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, fly to Monterey Regional Airport
- Take the train from Rancho Cucamonga to L.A. Union Stationtrain
- Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane BUR - MRY
7h 15m$450–828
Rancho Cucamonga to Carmel by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rancho Cucamonga to Carmel is to drive which costs $65 - $95 and takes 6h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Rancho Cucamonga to Carmel is to fly and shuttle which takes 5h 41m and costs $220 - $900.
No, there is no direct bus from Rancho Cucamonga to Carmel. However, there are services departing from Foothill @ Archibald and arriving at Carmel Amtrak Bus Stop via Montclair Transcenter, Los Angeles Union Station, Santa Barbara and Salinas. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 57m.
No, there is no direct train from Rancho Cucamonga to Carmel. However, there are services departing from Rancho Cucamonga and arriving at Salinas via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 14m.
The distance between Rancho Cucamonga and Carmel is 422 miles. The road distance is 358.8 miles.
The best way to get from Rancho Cucamonga to Carmel without a car is to train which takes 11h 14m and costs $170 - $330.
It takes approximately 5h 41m to get from Rancho Cucamonga to Carmel, including transfers.
Rancho Cucamonga to Carmel bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Montclair Transcenter station.
Rancho Cucamonga to Carmel train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, depart from Rancho Cucamonga station.
The best way to get from Rancho Cucamonga to Carmel is to train which takes 11h 14m and costs $170 - $330. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $100 - $160 and takes 13h 57m.
What companies run services between Rancho Cucamonga, CA, USA and Carmel, CA, USA?
You can take a train from Rancho Cucamonga to Carmel via L.A. Union Station, Los Angeles, and Salinas in around 11h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Foothill @ Archibald 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 57m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Ontario International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–340
Flights from Ontario International Airport to San Francisco International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $50–280
Flights from Ontario International Airport to Oakland International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–350
Flights from Ontario International Airport to Oakland International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Saturday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $70–410
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Ontario International Airport to San Francisco International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–240
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Monterey Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–240
- Website
- flyfrontier.com
Flights from Ontario International Airport to San Francisco International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–220
- Website
- jsx.com
Flights from Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Monterey Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–240
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from Rancho Cucamonga to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from Rancho Cucamonga to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from Rancho Cucamonga to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Los Angeles to Salinas
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 19m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $100–230
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1-510-464-6000
- Website
- BART
Subway from Coliseum to Milpitas
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6–8
- Website
- BART
- Phone
- +1 831-373-7777
- Website
- Groome Transportation
Shuttle from SJC Airport Terminal A to Monterey Shuttle Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $45–60
- Schedules at
- Groome Transportation
- Standard Rate
- $45–60
Shuttle from SFO Airport Terminal 3-Lower Level to Monterey Shuttle Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $55–70
- Schedules at
- Groome Transportation
- Standard Rate
- $55–70
Shuttle from SJC Airport Terminal A to Monterey Shuttle Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $45–60
- Schedules at
- Groome Transportation
- Standard Rate
- $45–60
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Montclair Transcenter to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $5–10
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Barbara Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $15–25
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Santa Barbara to Salinas
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $75–110
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Salinas to Carmel Amtrak Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $8–13
- Website
- Amtrak
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More Questions & Answers
Rancho Cucamonga to Carmel bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Los Angeles Union Station.
Rancho Cucamonga to Carmel train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, arrive at L.A. Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rancho Cucamonga to Carmel is 359 miles. It takes approximately 6h 14m to drive from Rancho Cucamonga to Carmel.
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