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How to get fromVan Nuys to Carmelby train (Amtrak), train, bus, car, plane, shuttle, subway, or tram

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

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Van Nuys to Salinastrain train Coast Starlight
    8h 22m
    $173–302

  2. Drive 308.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Van Nuys to Carmelcar car 308.7 mi
    5h 23m
    $57–82

  3. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Van Nuys to Santa Barbaratrain train Pacific Surfliner / ...
    2. Take the bus from Santa Barbara to Salinasbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    10h 45m
    $105–171

  4. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Monterey Regional Airport, line 5 bus

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane plane LAX - MRY
    2. Take the bus from Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 3 Pearl to Carmel Rancho Blvd / Carmel Rancho Centerbus bus
    5h 16m
    $283–719

  5. Fly Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Monterey Regional Airport, line 5 bus

    1. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane plane BUR - MRY
    2. Take the bus from Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 3 Pearl to Carmel Rancho Blvd / Carmel Rancho Centerbus bus
    4h 43m
    $441–814

  6. 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
    5h 44m
    $533–821

  7. 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 14m
    $165–676

  8. Fly Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Oakland International Airport, BART, shuttle

    1. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane BUR - 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
    7h 30m
    $244–735

  9. Bus, subway, tram, line 191 bus to Long Beach Airport, fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, shuttle, line 5 bus

    1. Take the bus from Van Nuys / Oxnard to Chandler / Lankershimbus bus
    2. Take the subway from North Hollywood Station to 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro B & D Linessubway subway
    3. Take the tram from 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Lines to Del Amo Stationtram tram
    4. Take the bus from Del Amo Station Bay 2 to Del Amo & Lakewood SEbus bus
    5. Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane LGB - SJC
    6. Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal A to Monterey Shuttle Stationshuttle bus
    7. Take the bus from Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 3 Pearl to Carmel Rancho Blvd / Carmel Rancho Centerbus bus
    8h 30m
    $107–403

Van Nuys to Carmel by train and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration10h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$105Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 358.3 mi
  • Duration: 8h 22m

What companies run services between Van Nuys, CA, USA and Carmel, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Van Nuys to Salinas once daily. Tickets cost $100–220 and the journey takes 7h 52m.

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