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How to get fromSouth Pasadena to Carmelby tram, plane, bus, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Amtrak), car, or shuttle

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There are 8 ways to get from South Pasadena to Carmel by tram, plane, bus, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Amtrak), car, or shuttle

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

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    1. Take the tram from South Pasadena Station to Union Station - Metro A-Linetram tram
    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 38m
    $284–721

  2. Drive 325.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from South Pasadena to Carmelcar car 325.1 mi
    5h 40m
    $60–86

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Salinastrain train Coast Starlight
    10h 8m
    $172–317

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Barbara Bus Stopbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Santa Barbara to Salinasbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Salinas to Carmel Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    12h 42m
    $101–151

  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 36m
    $166–678

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

    1. Take the tram from South Pasadena Station to Union Station - Metro A-Linetram tram
    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 14m
    $443–818

  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 15m
    $535–825

  8. Tram to Long Beach Airport, fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, shuttle

    1. Take the tram from South Pasadena Station to Del Amo Stationtram tram
    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
    8h
    $103–399

South Pasadena to Carmel by bus

Calendar4Weekly Buses
Duration12h 42mAverage Duration
Ticket$101Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 298 mi
  • Duration: 5h 38m

What companies run services between South Pasadena, CA, USA and Carmel, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Los Angeles to Salinas once daily. Tickets cost $100–230 and the journey takes 8h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Fair Oaks / Mission to Carmel Amtrak Bus Stop via Atlantic / Floral, Cesar E Chavez / Vignes, Los Angeles Union Station, Santa Barbara Bus Stop, Santa Barbara, and Salinas in around 12h 42m.

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