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

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There are 8 ways to get from Salinas to Carmel Valley by bus, plane, train (Amtrak), car, shuttle, train, or bus (Amtrak)

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  1. Line 20 bus to Monterey Regional Airport, fly

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    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
    6h 6m
    $179–376

  2. Drive 407 mi

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

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Salinas to Los Angelesbus bus Ans 6241
    2. Take the bus from LAX Terminal 3 Shared Rides Stop to Sorrento Valley/Del Marbus bus reLAXsan
    12h 7m

  4. 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
    $176–342

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

    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
    5h 56m
    $146–388

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

    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
    6h 48m
    $136–365

  7. Train, train to Oakland International Airport, fly

    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
    7h 31m
    $145–393

  8. Bus via Solvang

    1. Take the bus from Salinas to Solvang Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Buellton, CA to Los Angeles Airport, CAbus bus
    3. Take the bus from LAX Terminal 3 Lower Level pickup to 301 Mission Ave STE 205, Oceanside, CAbus bus
    14h 5m
    $212–300

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

Calendar61Weekly Planes
Duration3h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket$57Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Salinas to Carmel Valley.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 423.4 mi
  • Duration: 6h 6m

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

You can take a bus from Salinas to Carmel Valley via Los Angeles Union Station, LAX Tom Bradley International Terminal, LAX Terminal 3 Shared Rides Stop, and Sorrento Valley/Del Mar in around 12h 7m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Salinas to Carmel Valley via Los Angeles and Solana Beach Amtrak Station in around 12h 21m.

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