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How to Travel from

Santa Ana to Carmel

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Transport providers

Airlines

Spirit Airlines

Website:
spirit.com
Plane from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Oakland
Ave. Duration:
1h 26m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$45.65–$239.13

Delta

Website:
delta.com/
Plane from Los Angeles International Airport to Norman
Ave. Duration:
1h 18m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$53.26–$195.65

United Airlines

Website:
united.com/
Plane from Los Angeles International Airport to Monterey
Ave. Duration:
1h 21m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$184.78–$402.17
Plane from John Wayne Airport Orange County to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 35m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$119.57–$347.83

Frontier Airlines

Website:
flyfrontier.com/
Plane from John Wayne Airport Orange County to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 35m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$65.22–$391.30

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Website:
alaskaair.com/
Plane from Los Angeles International Airport to Norman
Ave. Duration:
1h 22m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$92.39–$336.96
Plane from John Wayne Airport Orange County to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 31m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$119.57–$402.17

Southwest Airlines

Website:
southwest.com/
Plane from Los Angeles International Airport to Norman
Ave. Duration:
1h 22m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$103.26–$217.39
Plane from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Norman
Ave. Duration:
1h 24m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$97.83–$315.22
Plane from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Oakland
Ave. Duration:
1h 31m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$108.70–$347.83
Plane from Long Beach Airport to Norman
Ave. Duration:
1h 19m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$81.52–$271.74
Plane from Ontario International Airport to Norman
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$103.26–$336.96

Train operators

Amtrak

Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Santa Ana to Los
Ave. Duration:
56 min
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$5.98–$65.22
Train from Los Angeles to Salinas
Ave. Duration:
8h 19m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$39.13–$141.30
Train from Santa Ana to Santa
Ave. Duration:
3h 45m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$16.30–$86.96
Bus from Santa Barbara to Salinas
Ave. Duration:
5h 10m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Bus from San Jose to Salinas
Ave. Duration:
55 min
Frequency:
4 times a day

Metrolink Trains

Phone:
(800) 371-LINK (5465)
Website:
metrolinktrains.com
Train from Santa Ana station to L.
Ave. Duration:
54 min
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$7.61–$9.78
Train from Santa Ana station to Norwalk/
Ave. Duration:
31 min
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$5.98–$7.61
Train from Santa Ana station to Riverside-Downtown
Ave. Duration:
58 min
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$8.15–$10.33

BART

Phone:
+1-510-464-6000
Website:
bart.gov
Train from Coliseum to Milpitas
Ave. Duration:
39 min
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$5.00–$7.07

Metro Los Angeles

Phone:
+1-323-466-3876
Website:
metro.net
Bus from Lakewood Blvd Station to Lakewood
Ave. Duration:
23 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$1.73

Bus operators

Greyhound USA

Phone:
+1 214-849-8100
Website:
greyhound.com/
Bus from Santa Ana Bus Stop to San
Ave. Duration:
8h 5m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$25.00–$173.91

Groome Transportation

Phone:
+1 (334) 821-3399
Website:
groometransportation.com
Bus from SJC Airport Terminal B to Monterey
Ave. Duration:
1h 40m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$48.91–$59.78
Bus from SFO Airport Terminal 3-Lower Level to Monterey
Ave. Duration:
2h 45m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$59.78–$70.65

Flixbus USA

Phone:
+1 (855) 626-8585
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Santa Barbara to Salinas
Ave. Duration:
4h 20m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$20.65–$76.09
Bus from San Jose to Salinas
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$7.07–$38.04

Norwalk Transit System

Phone:
+1 562-929-5550
Website:
norwalk.org/city-hall/departments/norwalk-transit-system-nts
Bus from Metrolink Station to C
Ave. Duration:
17 min
Frequency:
Hourly

Monterey-Salinas Transit

Phone:
1-888-678-2871
Website:
mst.org/
Bus from Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 3 Pearl to Rio
Ave. Duration:
22 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$1.96–$2.83

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Santa Ana to Carmel is to drive which costs $59.78 - $92.39 and takes 6h 7m.

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

The fastest way to get from Santa Ana to Carmel is to train and fly which takes 5h 56m and costs $119.57 - $423.91 .

Is there a direct bus between Santa Ana and Carmel?

No, there is no direct bus from Santa Ana to Carmel. However, there are services departing from Santa Ana Bus Stop and arriving at Rio Road / Oliver via San Jose, Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7 and Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 3 Pearl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 15m.

How far is it from Santa Ana to Carmel?

The distance between Santa Ana and Carmel is 528 km. The road distance is 574.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Santa Ana to Carmel without a car is to train which takes 10h 43m and costs $108.70 - $293.48 .

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

It takes approximately 5h 56m to get from Santa Ana to Carmel, including transfers.

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

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

Train or bus from Santa Ana to Carmel?

The best way to get from Santa Ana to Carmel is to train which takes 10h 43m and costs $108.70 - $293.48 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $36.96 - $217.39 and takes 12h 15m.

Where does the Santa Ana to Carmel bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Santa Ana to Carmel?

Yes, the driving distance between Santa Ana to Carmel is 575 km. It takes approximately 6h 7m to drive from Santa Ana to Carmel.

Where can I stay near Carmel?

There are 266+ hotels available in Carmel. Prices start at $64.03 per night.
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