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How to Travel from

Carmel to Santa Monica

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Transport providers

Airlines

American Airlines

Website:
aa.com/
Plane from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Los
Ave. Duration:
1h 28m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$92.39–$293.48
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Los
Ave. Duration:
1h 29m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$45.65–$445.65

Delta

Website:
delta.com/
Plane from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Los
Ave. Duration:
1h 28m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$70.65–$195.65
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Los
Ave. Duration:
1h 32m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$59.78–$163.04

United Airlines

Website:
united.com/
Plane from Monterey Regional Airport to Los
Ave. Duration:
1h 28m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$173.91–$391.30
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Los
Ave. Duration:
1h 33m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$70.65–$326.09

Frontier Airlines

Website:
flyfrontier.com/
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Los
Ave. Duration:
1h 32m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$14.13–$130.43

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Website:
alaskaair.com/
Plane from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Los
Ave. Duration:
1h 28m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$92.39–$293.48
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Los
Ave. Duration:
1h 29m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$44.57–$293.48

Southwest Airlines

Website:
southwest.com/
Plane from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Los
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$97.83–$217.39
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Los
Ave. Duration:
1h 27m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$65.22–$326.09
Plane from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Burbank
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$92.39–$347.83

Train operators

Amtrak

Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Salinas to Los
Ave. Duration:
9h 5m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$36.96–$141.30

Metro Los Angeles

Phone:
+1-323-466-3876
Website:
metro.net
Train from North Hollywood Station to 7th
Ave. Duration:
26 min
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$1.67
Train from 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Lines to Downtown
Ave. Duration:
46 min
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$1.32–$1.67

Bus operators

Groome Transportation

Phone:
+1 (334) 821-3399
Website:
groometransportation.com
Bus from Monterey - Calle Principal / Parking Garage to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 40m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$47.83–$59.78
Bus from Monterey - Calle Principal / Parking Garage to SFO
Ave. Duration:
2h 45m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$54.35–$70.65

Flixbus USA

Phone:
+1 (855) 626-8585
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Salinas Train Station to Los
Ave. Duration:
6h 35m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$26.09–$92.39

Big Blue Bus

Phone:
+1 310-451-5444
Website:
bigbluebus.com
Bus from Aviation/Lax to 4Th
Ave. Duration:
56 min
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$0.92–$1.20

Monterey-Salinas Transit

Phone:
1-888-678-2871
Website:
mst.org/
Bus from Rio Rd / Crossroads to Monterey
Ave. Duration:
24 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$1.85–$2.72

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Carmel to Santa Monica?

The cheapest way to get from Carmel to Santa Monica is to bus which costs $31.52 - $103.26 and takes 11h 17m.

What is the fastest way to get from Carmel to Santa Monica?

The fastest way to get from Carmel to Santa Monica is to fly and line 3 bus which takes 5h 15m and costs $119.57 - $402.17 .

Is there a direct bus between Carmel and Santa Monica?

No, there is no direct bus from Carmel to Santa Monica. However, there are services departing from Rio Rd / Crossroads and arriving at 5th / Santa Monica via Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 4 Tyler, Salinas Train Station and Patsaouras Transit Plaza. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 17m.

How far is it from Carmel to Santa Monica?

The distance between Carmel and Santa Monica is 468 km. The road distance is 522.4 km.

How do I travel from Carmel to Santa Monica without a car?

The best way to get from Carmel to Santa Monica without a car is to train which takes 10h 35m and costs $108.70 - $228.26 .

How long does it take to get from Carmel to Santa Monica?

It takes approximately 5h 15m to get from Carmel to Santa Monica, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Carmel to Santa Monica bus from?

Carmel to Santa Monica bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Salinas Train Station.

Train or bus from Carmel to Santa Monica?

The best way to get from Carmel to Santa Monica is to train which takes 10h 35m and costs $108.70 - $228.26 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $31.52 - $103.26 and takes 11h 17m.

Where does the Carmel to Santa Monica bus arrive?

Carmel to Santa Monica bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Los Angeles Union Station.

Can I drive from Carmel to Santa Monica?

Yes, the driving distance between Carmel to Santa Monica is 522 km. It takes approximately 5h 33m to drive from Carmel to Santa Monica.

Where can I stay near Santa Monica?

There are 2946+ hotels available in Santa Monica. Prices start at $99.01 per night.
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