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How to get fromSan Jose to Carmel Valleyby plane, tram, bus, train, train (Amtrak), car, subway, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 9 ways to get from San Jose to Carmel Valley by plane, tram, bus, train, train (Amtrak), car, subway, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to San Diego International Airport, tram

    best
    1. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane SJC - SAN
    2. Take the tram from Santa Fe Depot to UCSD Health La Jolla Stationtram tram
    3h 49m
    $106–562

  2. Drive 442.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from San Jose to Carmel Valleycar car 442.3 mi
    7h 34m
    $81–117

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from San Jose, CA - Huong Lan Sandwich to Los Angeles, CA - Chinatown Stationbus bus San Jose
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Solana Beach Amtrak Stationtrain train Pacific Surfliner
    10h 28m
    $108–177

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from San Jose to Los Angelestrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Solana Beach Amtrak Stationtrain train Pacific Surfliner
    14h 1m
    $197–389

  5. BART to Oakland International Airport, fly to San Diego International Airport

    1. Take the subway from Berryessa / North San Jose to Coliseumsubway subway
    2. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane OAK - SAN
    4h 45m
    $118–332

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

    1. Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    2. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane SFO - SAN
    5h
    $110–310

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

    1. Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    2. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD)plane plane SFO - CLD
    4h 17m
    $136–385

  8. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from San Jose Diridon Station to Oceanside Transportation Centerbus bus Greyhound US0831
    12h 7m
    $87–153

  9. Bus, tram

    1. Take the bus from San Jose - King Rd to San Ysidrobus bus San Jose
    2. Take the tram from San Ysidro Station to UCSD Health La Jolla Stationtram tram Blue
    12h 57m
    $124–180

Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) flights

Calendar153Weekly Planes
Duration1h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket$56Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 443.5 mi
  • Duration: 3h 49m

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

You can take a train from San Jose to Carmel Valley via Los Angeles and Solana Beach Amtrak Station in around 14h 1m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from San Jose Diridon Station to Oceanside Transportation Center once daily. Tickets cost $65–130 and the journey takes 10h 25m.

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