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How to get fromTijuana to Carmelby tram, plane, train (Amtrak), bus, car, shuttle, subway, taxi, or bus (Greyhound, Amtrak)

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

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  1. Tram, fly to Monterey Regional Airport

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    1. Take the tram from San Ysidro Station to America Plaza Stationtram tram
    2. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane plane SAN - MRY
    6h 3m
    $150–347

  2. Drive 460.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Tijuana to Carmelcar car 460.8 mi
    8h 3m
    $85–122

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from San Diego to Los Angelestrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Salinastrain train Coast Starlight
    14h 33m
    $223–426

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from San Ysidro to Gilroybus bus San Ysidro
    2. Take the bus from Monterey / Gilroy Train Station to Salinas Transit Center / Gate 3bus bus 59
    15h 29m
    $93–139

  5. Fly 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 52m
    $122–584

  6. Fly to San Francisco International Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane SAN - SFO
    2. Take a shuttle bus from SFO Airport Terminal 3-Lower Level to Monterey Shuttle Stationshuttle bus
    8h 7m
    $122–324

  7. Fly 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 42m
    $138–358

  8. Fly to Fresno Yosemite International Airport, bus, taxi

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT)plane plane SAN - FAT
    2. Take the bus from Fresno, CA to Gilroybus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Gilroy to Carmeltaxi taxi
    8h 52m
    $241–631

  9. Bus via San Jose

    1. Take the bus from San Ysidro Bus Terminal to San Jose Diridon Stationbus bus Greyhound US0831
    2. Take the bus from San Jose to Salinasbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    16h 38m
    $95–183

Tijuana to Carmel by bus and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration15h 29mAverage Duration
Ticket$93Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 408.8 mi
  • Duration: 6h 3m

What companies run services between Tijuana, Mexico and Carmel, CA, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Tijuana to Carmel via San Ysidro Station, America Plaza Station, San Diego, Los Angeles, and Salinas in around 14h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tijuana - Plaza El Mexicano to Carmel Rancho Blvd / Carmel Rancho Center via San Ysidro Bus Terminal, San Ysidro, 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 15h 29m.

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