What is the cheapest way to get from Tustin to Carmel?

The cheapest way to get from Tustin to Carmel is to drive which costs $65 - $95 and takes 6h 12m.

What is the fastest way to get from Tustin to Carmel?

The fastest way to get from Tustin to Carmel is to fly and line 5 bus which takes 3h 35m and costs $270 - $800.

Is there a direct bus between Tustin and Carmel?

No, there is no direct bus from Tustin to Carmel. However, there are services departing from Santa Ana Bus Stop and arriving at Carmel Amtrak Bus Stop via San Jose and Salinas. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Tustin and Carmel?

No, there is no direct train from Tustin to Carmel. However, there are services departing from Santa Ana and arriving at Salinas via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 42m.

How far is it from Tustin to Carmel?

The distance between Tustin and Carmel is 320 miles. The road distance is 358.1 miles.

How do I travel from Tustin to Carmel without a car?

The best way to get from Tustin to Carmel without a car is to train which takes 10h 42m and costs $190 - $350.

How long does it take to get from Tustin to Carmel?

It takes approximately 3h 35m to get from Tustin to Carmel, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Tustin to Carmel bus from?

Tustin to Carmel bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Santa Ana Bus Stop station.

Where do I catch the Tustin to Carmel train from?

Tustin to Carmel train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Santa Ana station.

Train or bus from Tustin to Carmel?

The best way to get from Tustin to Carmel is to train which takes 10h 42m and costs $190 - $350. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $80 - $150 and takes 12h 20m.

Where does the Tustin to Carmel bus arrive?

Tustin to Carmel bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at San Jose Diridon Station.

Where does the Tustin to Carmel train arrive?

Tustin to Carmel train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.

Can I drive from Tustin to Carmel?

Yes, the driving distance between Tustin to Carmel is 358 miles. It takes approximately 6h 12m to drive from Tustin to Carmel.

Where can I stay near Carmel?

There are 200+ hotels available in Carmel.

Tustin to Carmel - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, line 5 bus, bus, and car

There are 8 ways to get from Tustin to Carmel by plane, bus, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), car, shuttle, subway, or train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly John Wayne Airport Orange County to Monterey Regional Airport, line 5 bus
best
1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane SNA - MRY
2. Take the bus from Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 3 Pearl to Carmel Rancho Blvd / Carmel Rancho Centerbus
3h 35m
$276–792
Drive 356 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Tustin to Carmelcar 356 mi
6h 12m
$65–94
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Santa Ana to Los Angelestrain Pacific Surfliner
2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Salinastrain Coast Starlight
10h 42m
$191–348
Bus
1. Take the bus from Santa Ana Bus Stop to San Jose Diridon Stationbus
2. Take the bus from San Jose to Salinasbus
3. Take the bus from Salinas to Carmel Amtrak Bus Stopbus
12h 20m
$84–148
Fly John Wayne Airport Orange County to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, shuttle
1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane SNA - SJC
2. Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal A to Monterey Shuttle Stationshuttle
4h 36m
$268–899
Fly John Wayne Airport Orange County to Oakland International Airport, BART, shuttle
1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane SNA - OAK
2. Take the subway from Coliseum to Milpitassubway
3. Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal A to Monterey Shuttle Stationshuttle
6h 21m
$329–863
Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Monterey Regional Airport
1. Take the train from Santa Ana to Los Angelestrain
2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane LAX - MRY
6h 18m
$293–742
Train, bus (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Santa Ana to Santa Barbaratrain Pacific Surfliner
2. Take the bus from Santa Barbara to Salinasbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
12h 25m
$123–217

Tustin to Carmel by bus

14Weekly Buses

12h 20mAverage Duration

$84Cheapest Price

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Distance: 318 mi
Duration: 3h 35m

What companies run services between Tustin, CA, USA and Carmel, CA, USA?

You can take a train from Santa Ana to Carmel via Los Angeles and Salinas in around 10h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Santa Ana Bus Stop to Carmel Amtrak Bus Stop via San Jose Diridon Station, San Jose, and Salinas in around 12h 20m.

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