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How to get fromSan Clemente to Carmelby train, plane, train (Amtrak), bus, car, or shuttle

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There are 9 ways to get from San Clemente to Carmel by train, plane, train (Amtrak), bus, car, or shuttle

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  1. Train to San Diego International Airport, fly to Monterey Regional Airport

    best
    1. Take the train from San Clemente Pier Amtrak to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain train
    2. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane plane SAN - MRY
    6h 24m
    $163–365

  2. Drive 383.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from San Clemente to Carmelcar car 383.7 mi
    6h 40m
    $70–102

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from San Clemente Pier Amtrak to Los Angelestrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Salinastrain train Coast Starlight
    11h 26m
    $200–367

  4. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from San Clemente Pier Amtrak to Santa Barbaratrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the bus from Santa Barbara to Salinasbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    13h 9m
    $136–236

  5. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Monterey Regional Airport

    1. Take the train from San Clemente Pier Amtrak to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane plane LAX - MRY
    7h 2m
    $302–761

  6. Train, line 43 bus to John Wayne Airport Orange County, fly to Monterey Regional Airport

    1. Take the train from San Clemente Pier Amtrak to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 1 to Harbor And Macarthurbus bus
    3. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane plane SNA - MRY
    8h 6m
    $258–772

  7. Train to John Wayne Airport Orange County, fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, shuttle

    1. Take the train from San Clemente Pier Amtrak to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane SNA - SJC
    3. Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal A to Monterey Shuttle Stationshuttle bus
    9h 7m
    $250–879

  8. Train to Ontario International Airport, fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, shuttle

    1. Take the train from San Clemente Pier to San Bernardino Depottrain train
    2. Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane ONT - SJC
    3. Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal A to Monterey Shuttle Stationshuttle bus
    9h 21m
    $241–883

  9. Train to Long Beach Airport, fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, shuttle

    1. Take the train from San Clemente Pier Amtrak to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane LGB - SJC
    3. Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal A to Monterey Shuttle Stationshuttle bus
    9h 24m
    $123–441

San Clemente to Carmel by train and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration13h 9mAverage Duration
Ticket$136Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 448.3 mi
  • Duration: 6h 24m

What companies run services between San Clemente, CA, USA and Carmel, CA, USA?

You can take a train from San Clemente Pier Amtrak to Carmel via Los Angeles and Salinas in around 11h 26m.

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