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How to get fromSalinas to Carmel Valleyby bus, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, shuttle, train, or tram

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There are 9 ways to get from Salinas to Carmel Valley by bus, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, shuttle, train, or tram

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  1. Line 20 bus to Monterey Regional Airport, fly to San Diego International Airport

    best
    1. Take the bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7 to Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 4 Tylerbus bus
    2. Fly from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane MRY - SAN
    5h 2m
    $235–476

  2. Drive  407 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Salinas to Carmel Valleycar car 407 mi
    7h 2m
    $75–108

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Salinas to Los Angelestrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Solana Beach Amtrak Stationtrain train Pacific Surfliner
    12h 21m
    $282–432

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Salinas to Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Airport to Los Angeles Airport, CAbus bus
    3. Take the bus from LAX Terminal 3 Shared Rides Stop to Sorrento Valley/Del Marbus bus
    12h 41m

  5. Shuttle to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly to San Diego International Airport

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Prunedale Park & Ride to SJC Airport Terminal Ashuttle bus
    2. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane SJC - SAN
    4h 57m
    $202–668

  6. Train, Caltrain to San Francisco International Airport, fly to San Diego International Airport

    1. Take the train from Salinas to San Josetrain train
    2. Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    3. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane SFO - SAN
    5h 53m
    $197–388

  7. Train, Caltrain to San Francisco International Airport, fly to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport

    1. Take the train from Salinas to San Josetrain train
    2. Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    3. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD)plane plane SFO - CLD
    6h 6m
    $167–423

  8. Train, train to Oakland International Airport, fly to San Diego International Airport

    1. Take the train from Salinas to San Josetrain train
    2. Take the train from San Jose to Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtraktrain train
    3. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane OAK - SAN
    6h 36m
    $205–505

  9. Bus, tram

    1. Take the bus from Salinas Intermodal Transit Center to Monterey / Gilroy Train Stationbus bus 59
    2. Take the bus from Gilroy to San Ysidrobus bus
    3. Take the tram from San Ysidro Station to UCSD Health La Jolla Stationtram tram
    12h 57m
    $120–179

Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) flights

Calendar42Weekly Planes
Duration2h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket$52Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 418.4 mi
  • Duration: 5h 2m

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

You can take a train from Salinas to Carmel Valley via Los Angeles and Solana Beach Amtrak Station in around 12h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Salinas to Carmel Valley via Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop, UCSB North Hall Inbound, Santa Barbara Airport, Los Angeles Airport, CA, LAX Terminal 3 Shared Rides Stop, and Sorrento Valley/Del Mar in around 12h 41m.

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