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How to get fromSherman Oaks to Carmel Valleyby train (Amtrak), bus, car, plane, tram, or train

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There are 6 ways to get from Sherman Oaks to Carmel Valley by train (Amtrak), bus, car, plane, tram, or train

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  1. Train via Union Station - Metro B & D Lines (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Solana Beach Amtrak Stationtrain train Pacific Surfliner
    4h 14m
    $64–114

  2. Drive 119.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Sherman Oaks to Carmel Valleycar car 119.3 mi
    2h 9m
    $22–32

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Van Nuys FlyAway Terminal - 7610 Woodley Ave to LAX Tom Bradley International Terminalbus bus Van Nuys
    2. Take the bus from LAX Terminal 3 Shared Rides Stop to Sorrento Valley/Del Marbus bus reLAXsan
    4h 39m
    $78–142

  4. Line 237 bus, fly, tram

    1. Take the bus from Burbank / Van Nuys to Woodley / Saticoybus bus
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane LAX - SAN
    3. Take the tram from Santa Fe Depot to UCSD Health La Jolla Stationtram tram
    4h 39m
    $203–725

  5. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Van Nuys to Solana Beach Amtrak Stationtrain train Pacific Surfliner
    4h 41m
    $67–122

  6. Train, line 101 bus

    1. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Oceansidetrain train OC Line
    2. Take the bus from Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8 to Camino Del Mar & 4th Stbus bus 101
    5h 39m
    $36–48

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) flights

Calendar49Weekly Planes
Duration58 minAverage Duration
Ticket$34Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 125.7 mi
  • Duration: 4h 14m

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

Amtrak operates a train from Los Angeles to Solana Beach Amtrak Station hourly. Tickets cost $30–70 and the journey takes 2h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Burbank / Van Nuys to Carmel Valley via Woodley / Saticoy, Van Nuys FlyAway Terminal - 7610 Woodley Ave, LAX Tom Bradley International Terminal, LAX Terminal 3 Shared Rides Stop, and Sorrento Valley/Del Mar in around 4h 39m.

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