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How to get fromSherman Oaks to Carmelby bus, plane, train (Amtrak), car, shuttle, subway, tram, or train

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

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  1. Line 237 bus to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Monterey Regional Airport, line 5 bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Burbank / Van Nuys to Woodley / Saticoybus bus
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane plane LAX - MRY
    3. Take the bus from Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 3 Pearl to Carmel Rancho Blvd / Carmel Rancho Centerbus bus
    5h 46m
    $284–721

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles - Pacoima to Gilroybus bus Nogales
    2. Take the bus from Monterey / Gilroy Train Station to Salinas Transit Center / Gate 3bus bus 59
    11h 59m
    $48–73

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Van Nuys to Salinastrain train Coast Starlight
    9h 42m
    $172–307

  4. Drive 310.9 mi

    1. Drive from Sherman Oaks to Carmelcar car 310.9 mi
    5h 25m
    $57–82

  5. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane LAX - SJC
    2. Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal A to Monterey Shuttle Stationshuttle bus
    6h 44m
    $166–678

  6. Line 761 bus to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, fly to Monterey Regional Airport, line 5 bus

    1. Take the bus from Van Nuys / Ventura to Van Nuys / Keswickbus bus
    2. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane plane BUR - MRY
    3. Take the bus from Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 3 Pearl to Carmel Rancho Blvd / Carmel Rancho Centerbus bus
    6h 3m
    $443–817

  7. Fly Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane BUR - SJC
    2. Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal A to Monterey Shuttle Stationshuttle bus
    7h 4m
    $535–824

  8. Line 240 bus, subway, tram, line 191 bus to Long Beach Airport, fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, shuttle, line 5 bus

    1. Take the bus from Van Nuys / Ventura to Universal / Studio City Stationbus bus
    2. Take the subway from Universal / Studio City Station to 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro B & D Linessubway subway
    3. Take the tram from 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Lines to Del Amo Stationtram tram
    4. Take the bus from Del Amo Station Bay 2 to Del Amo & Lakewood SEbus bus
    5. Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane LGB - SJC
    6. Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal A to Monterey Shuttle Stationshuttle bus
    7. Take the bus from Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 3 Pearl to Carmel Rancho Blvd / Carmel Rancho Centerbus bus
    8h 31m
    $107–403

  9. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Van Nuys to Santa Barbaratrain train Pacific Surfliner / ...
    2. Take the bus from Santa Barbara to Salinasbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    12h 9m
    $106–174

Sherman Oaks to Carmel by bus and foot

Calendar20Weekly Services
Duration11h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket$48Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 302.9 mi
  • Duration: 5h 46m

What companies run services between Sherman Oaks, CA, USA and Carmel, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Van Nuys to Salinas once daily. Tickets cost $100–220 and the journey takes 7h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Van Nuys / Ventura to Carmel Rancho Blvd / Carmel Rancho Center via Van Nuys / Laurel Canyon, Los Angeles - Pacoima, Gilroy, Monterey / Gilroy Train Station, Salinas Transit Center / Gate 3, Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7, Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 4 Tyler, and Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 3 Pearl in around 11h 59m.

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