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

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There are 6 ways to get from Sacramento to Carmel Valley by plane, tram, bus (Flixbus, Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly from Sacramento International Airport, tram

    best
    1. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane SMF - SAN
    2. Take the tram from Santa Fe Depot to UCSD Health La Jolla Stationtram tram
    4h 8m
    $126–333

  2. Drive 488.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Sacramento to Carmel Valleycar car 488.1 mi
    8h 7m
    $90–129

  3. Bus via Bakersfield

    1. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Fresno State Universitybus bus
    2. Take the bus from Fresno State University to Bakersfield Train Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Bakersfield to Solana Beach Amtrak Stationbus bus
    12h 58m
    $148–232

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Sacramento to Los Angelestrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Solana Beach Amtrak Stationtrain train Pacific Surfliner
    17h 39m
    $240–475

  5. Train to Oakland International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Sacramento to Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtraktrain train
    2. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane OAK - SAN
    6h 3m
    $142–385

  6. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Oceanside Transportation Centerbus bus Greyhound US0831
    15h 12m
    $98–174

Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) flights

Calendar142Weekly Planes
Duration1h 34mAverage Duration
Ticket$65Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 515.2 mi
  • Duration: 4h 8m

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

You can take a bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Carmel Valley via Fresno State University, Bakersfield Train Station, Bakersfield, and Solana Beach Amtrak Station in around 12h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Sacramento to Carmel Valley via Los Angeles and Solana Beach Amtrak Station in around 17h 39m.

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