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How to get fromSolana Beach to Carmelby train, plane, bus, train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak, Flixbus), car, shuttle, subway, or bus (Greyhound, Amtrak)

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There are 9 ways to get from Solana Beach to Carmel by train, plane, bus, train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak, Flixbus), car, shuttle, subway, or bus (Greyhound, Amtrak)

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  1. Train to San Diego International Airport, fly to Monterey Regional Airport, line 5 bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Solana Beach Station to San Diego - Old Towntrain train
    2. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane plane SAN - MRY
    3. Take the bus from Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 3 Pearl to Carmel Rancho Blvd / Carmel Rancho Centerbus bus
    5h 40m
    $152–341

  2. Drive 422.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Solana Beach to Carmelcar car 422.1 mi
    7h 22m
    $77–112

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Los Angelestrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Salinastrain train Coast Starlight
    12h 6m
    $212–391

  4. Bus via Santa Barbara

    1. Take the bus from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Los Angelesbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Barbara Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Santa Barbara to Salinasbus bus
    14h 38m
    $135–203

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

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane SAN - SJC
    2. Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal A to Monterey Shuttle Stationshuttle bus
    6h 29m
    $124–558

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

    1. Take the train from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane plane LAX - MRY
    7h 42m
    $314–785

  7. Fly San Diego International Airport to Oakland International Airport, BART, shuttle

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane SAN - OAK
    2. Take the subway from Coliseum to Milpitassubway subway
    3. Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal A to Monterey Shuttle Stationshuttle bus
    8h 19m
    $125–362

  8. Fly Mcclellan–Palomar Airport to San Francisco International Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane CLD - SFO
    2. Take a shuttle bus from SFO Airport Terminal 3-Lower Level to Monterey Shuttle Stationshuttle bus
    8h 27m
    $102–323

  9. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Oceanside Transportation Center to San Jose Diridon Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from San Jose to Salinasbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Salinas to Carmel Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    15h 19m
    $92–177

Solana Beach to Carmel by bus and foot

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration14h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket$135Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 411.8 mi
  • Duration: 5h 40m

What companies run services between Solana Beach, CA, USA and Carmel, CA, USA?

You can take a train from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Carmel via Los Angeles and Salinas in around 12h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Carmel Rancho Blvd / Carmel Rancho Center via Los Angeles, Los Angeles Union Station, Santa Barbara Bus Stop, Santa Barbara, Salinas, Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7, Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 4 Tyler, and Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 3 Pearl in around 14h 38m.

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