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How to get fromReno to Carmel Valleyby plane, bus, train, train (Amtrak), car, tram, taxi, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 7 ways to get from Reno to Carmel Valley by plane, bus, train, train (Amtrak), car, tram, taxi, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport

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    1. Fly from Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD)plane plane RNO - CLD
    1h 59m
    $135–429

  2. Drive 543 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Reno to Carmel Valleycar car 543 mi
    9h 57m
    $100–144

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Reno Amtrak to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Los Angeles to Solana Beach Amtrak Stationtrain train
    14h 16m
    $141–269

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Reno to Sacramentotrain train
    2. Take the train from Sacramento to Los Angelestrain train
    3. Take the train from Los Angeles to Solana Beach Amtrak Stationtrain train
    24h 20m
    $289–568

  5. Fly to San Diego International Airport, tram, taxi

    1. Fly from Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane RNO - SAN
    2. Take the tram from Santa Fe Depot to UCSD Health La Jolla Stationtram tram
    3. Take the taxi from UCSD Health La Jolla Station to Carmel Valleytaxi taxi
    2h 53m
    $241–359

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Reno Amtrak to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0870
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Oceanside Transportation Centerbus bus Greyhound US0831
    18h 12m
    $121–226

  7. Bus, train via Bishop

    1. Take the bus from Reno - RTC Centennial Plaza Bay "O" - 1421 Victorian Avenue, Sparks, NV 89431 to Bishop - Vons/Kmart, 1200 N. Main Streetbus bus 395
    2. Take the bus from Bishop - Vons/Kmart, 1200 N. Main Street to Lancaster - Metrolink Station, 44812 Sierra Highwaybus bus 395
    3. Take the train from Lancaster to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    4. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Oceansidetrain train
    18h 53m
    $109–167

Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD) flights

Calendar17Weekly Planes
Duration3h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$60Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 478.1 mi
  • Duration: 1h 59m

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

JSX and United Airlines fly from Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Reno to Carmel Valley via Sacramento, Los Angeles, and Solana Beach Amtrak Station in around 24h 20m.

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