What is the cheapest way to get from Riverside to Carmel Valley?

The cheapest way to get from Riverside to Carmel Valley is to drive which costs $15 - $23 and takes 1h 34m.

What is the fastest way to get from Riverside to Carmel Valley?

The fastest way to get from Riverside to Carmel Valley is to drive which takes 1h 34m and costs $15 - $23.

Is there a direct bus between Riverside and Carmel Valley?

No, there is no direct bus from Riverside to Carmel Valley. However, there are services departing from Magnolia + Sunnyside and arriving at San Diego via Riverside. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 7m.

Is there a direct train between Riverside and Carmel Valley?

No, there is no direct train from Riverside to Carmel Valley station. However, there are services departing from Riverside - Downtown and arriving at Solana Beach Amtrak Station via Santa Ana. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 24m.

How far is it from Riverside to Carmel Valley?

The distance between Riverside and Carmel Valley is 112 miles. The road distance is 86.1 miles.

How do I travel from Riverside to Carmel Valley without a car?

The best way to get from Riverside to Carmel Valley without a car is to train which takes 3h 24m and costs $55 - $100.

How long does it take to get from Riverside to Carmel Valley?

It takes approximately 3h 24m to get from Riverside to Carmel Valley, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Riverside to Carmel Valley bus from?

Riverside to Carmel Valley bus services, operated by Riverside Transit Agency, depart from Magnolia + Sunnyside station.

Where do I catch the Riverside to Carmel Valley train from?

Riverside to Carmel Valley train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, depart from Riverside - Downtown station.

Train or bus from Riverside to Carmel Valley?

The best way to get from Riverside to Carmel Valley is to train which takes 3h 24m and costs $55 - $100. Alternatively, you can line 1 bus and bus, which costs $40 - $70 and takes 4h 7m.

Where does the Riverside to Carmel Valley bus arrive?

Riverside to Carmel Valley bus services, operated by Riverside Transit Agency, arrive at UCR at Bannockburn Village station.

Where does the Riverside to Carmel Valley train arrive?

Riverside to Carmel Valley train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, arrive at Santa Ana station.

Can I drive from Riverside to Carmel Valley?

Yes, the driving distance between Riverside to Carmel Valley is 86 miles. It takes approximately 1h 34m to drive from Riverside to Carmel Valley.

Where can I stay near Carmel Valley?

There are 327+ hotels available in Carmel Valley.

Riverside to Carmel Valley - 4 ways to travel via train, line 1 bus, and bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Riverside to Carmel Valley by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, train, or bus

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Riverside - Downtown to Santa Anatrain IE-OC Line
2. Take the train from Santa Ana to Solana Beach Amtrak Stationtrain Pacific Surfliner
3h 24m
$60–97
Drive 85.6 mi
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1. Drive from Riverside to Carmel Valleycar 85.6 mi
1h 34m
$16–23
Line 1 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Magnolia + Sunnyside to UCR at Bannockburn Villagebus 1
2. Take the bus from Riverside to San Diegobus FlixBus 2015 / ...
4h 7m
$44–66
Train, line 101 bus
1. Take the train from Riverside - Downtown to Oceansidetrain IE-OC Line
2. Take the bus from Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8 to Camino Del Mar & 4th Stbus 101
5h 19m
$32–46

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Distance: 111.5 mi
Duration: 3h 24m

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

You can take a train from Riverside - Downtown to Carmel Valley via Santa Ana and Solana Beach Amtrak Station in around 3h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Magnolia + Sunnyside to Carmel Valley via UCR at Bannockburn Village, Riverside, and San Diego in around 4h 7m.

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