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5 h 36 min
525 km.
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Seven ways to Travel from Santa Monica to Carmel

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Cheapest
By car (525 km)
5 h 36 min
525 km.
from $28
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Plane to Carmel (Monterey Regional Airport)
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Rideshare
5 h 36 min
525 km.
from $6.85
Bus, Plane (Line 3 bus)
5 h 24 min
416 km.
from $275.40
Bus, Plane (Line 3 bus)
6 h 47 min
416 km.
from $186.97
Bus, Plane (Fly to San Francisco International Airport)
7 h 52 min
416 km.
from $159.79
Bus, Plane (Fly to Oakland International Airport)
8 h 32 min
416 km.
from $228.82

Transport providers

Airlines

American Airlines

Website:
aa.com/
Plane from Los Angeles International Airport to Norman
Ave. Duration:
1h 22m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$92.39–$336.96
Plane from Los Angeles International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 31m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$46.74–$467.39

Delta

Website:
delta.com/
Plane from Los Angeles International Airport to Norman
Ave. Duration:
1h 21m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$53.26–$195.65
Plane from Los Angeles International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 26m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$46.74–$163.04

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 Los Angeles International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 33m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$70.65–$369.57

Frontier Airlines

Website:
flyfrontier.com/
Plane from Los Angeles International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 36m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$14.13–$119.57

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 Los Angeles International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 27m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$46.74–$271.74

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 Los Angeles International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$65.22–$315.22
Plane from Los Angeles International Airport to Oakland
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$108.70–$326.09

Train operators

Amtrak

Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Los Angeles to Salinas
Ave. Duration:
8h 19m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$39.13–$141.30

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

Bus operators

Groome Transportation

Phone:
+1 (334) 821-3399
Email:
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 Los Angeles Union Station to Salinas
Ave. Duration:
6h 45m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$27.17–$92.39

Big Blue Bus

Phone:
+1 310-451-5444
Website:
bigbluebus.com
Bus from 4Th Sb & Santa Monica Place to Aviation/Lax
Ave. Duration:
54 min
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$0.98–$1.30

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Santa Monica to Carmel is to bus which costs $32.61 - $103.26 and takes 11h 36m.

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

The fastest way to get from Santa Monica to Carmel is to line 3 bus and fly which takes 5h 24m and costs $119.57 - $413.04 .

Is there a direct bus between Santa Monica and Carmel?

No, there is no direct bus from Santa Monica to Carmel. However, there are services departing from 5th / Santa Monica and arriving at Rio Road / Oliver via Los Angeles Union Station, Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7 and Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 3 Pearl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 36m.

How far is it from Santa Monica to Carmel?

The distance between Santa Monica and Carmel is 469 km. The road distance is 523.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Santa Monica to Carmel without a car is to train which takes 10h 45m and costs $108.70 - $239.13 .

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

It takes approximately 5h 24m to get from Santa Monica to Carmel, including transfers.

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

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

Train, bus or fly from Santa Monica to Carmel?

The best way to get from Santa Monica to Carmel is to train which takes 10h 45m and costs $108.70 - $239.13 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $32.61 - $103.26 and takes 11h 36m. There are no good options to fly between Santa Monica to Carmel.

Where does the Santa Monica to Carmel bus arrive?

Santa Monica to Carmel bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Salinas Train Station.

Can I drive from Santa Monica to Carmel?

Yes, the driving distance between Santa Monica to Carmel is 523 km. It takes approximately 5h 34m to drive from Santa Monica 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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