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How to get fromTucson to Carmelby plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Amtrak), car, bus, or shuttle

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

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  1. Fly Tucson to Monterey Regional Airport

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    1. Fly from Tucson (TUS) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane plane TUS - MRY
    7h 44m
    $75–376

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Tucson Amtrak Station to Los Angelestrain train Texas Eagle / ...
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Salinastrain train Coast Starlight
    20h 9m
    $340–654

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Tucson to Los Angeles Union Stationbus 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
    4. Take the bus from Salinas to Carmel Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    21h
    $178–289

  4. Drive 806 mi

    1. Drive from Tucson to Carmelcar car 806 mi
    13h 24m
    $148–213

  5. Bus to Phoenix, fly to Monterey Regional Airport

    1. Take the bus from University of Phoenix to Sky Harbor International Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane plane PHX - MRY
    6h 56m
    $250–1,292

  6. Fly Tucson to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Tucson (TUS) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane TUS - SJC
    2. Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal A to Monterey Shuttle Stationshuttle bus
    8h 33m
    $137–533

  7. Fly Tucson to San Francisco International Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Tucson (TUS) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane TUS - SFO
    2. Take a shuttle bus from SFO Airport Terminal 3-Lower Level to Monterey Shuttle Stationshuttle bus
    8h 22m
    $257–823

  8. Bus to Phoenix, fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, shuttle

    1. Take the bus from University of Phoenix to Sky Harbor International Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane PHX - SJC
    3. Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal A to Monterey Shuttle Stationshuttle bus
    8h 4m
    $282–389

  9. Bus, shuttle

    1. Take the bus from Tucson to San Jose - King Rd Pink Elephantbus bus Nogales
    2. Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal B to Monterey Shuttle Stationshuttle bus Monterey Airbus from airport
    24h 55m
    $175–248

Tucson to Carmel by bus

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Duration21hAverage Duration
Ticket$178Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 714 mi
  • Duration: 7h 44m

What companies run services between Tucson, AZ, USA and Carmel, CA, USA?

American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Tucson (TUS) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Tucson Amtrak Station to Carmel via Los Angeles and Salinas in around 20h 9m.

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