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Carmel to San Diego

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Transport providers

Airlines

Spirit Airlines

Website:
spirit.com
Plane from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 22m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$47.13–$292.99
Plane from Oakland International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 28m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$56.05–$280.25

United Airlines

Website:
united.com/
Plane from Monterey Regional Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
3h 44m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$267.51–$764.32
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 38m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$127.39–$471.33

Frontier Airlines

Website:
flyfrontier.com/
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 44m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$58.60–$292.99

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Website:
alaskaair.com/
Plane from Monterey Regional Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 27m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$254.77–$955.39
Plane from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$89.17–$471.33
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 34m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$101.91–$471.33

Southwest Airlines

Website:
southwest.com/
Plane from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 23m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$127.39–$420.37
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 31m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$140.12–$407.64
Plane from Oakland International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$152.86–$484.07

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:
$45.86–$165.60
Train from Los Angeles to San
Ave. Duration:
2h 54m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$17.83–$101.91
Bus from Salinas to Uc
Ave. Duration:
5h 15m
Frequency:
3 times a day

BART

Phone:
+1-510-464-6000
Website:
bart.gov
Train from Milpitas to Coliseum
Ave. Duration:
39 min
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$5.86–$8.28

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:
$58.60–$70.06
Bus from Monterey - Calle Principal / Parking Garage to SFO
Ave. Duration:
2h 45m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$70.06–$82.80

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:
$31.85–$108.28
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San
Ave. Duration:
3h 30m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$15.29–$62.42
Bus from Isla Vista to San
Ave. Duration:
5h 55m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$24.20–$89.17

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:
$2.29–$3.31

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Carmel to San Diego?

The cheapest way to get from Carmel to San Diego is to bus which costs $44.57 - $152.17 and takes 13h 50m.

What is the fastest way to get from Carmel to San Diego?

The fastest way to get from Carmel to San Diego is to line 5 bus and fly which takes 4h 32m and costs $141.30 - $413.04 .

Is there a direct bus between Carmel and San Diego?

No, there is no direct bus from Carmel to San Diego. However, there are services departing from Rio Rd / Crossroads and arriving at San Diego via Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 4 Tyler, Salinas Train Station and Los Angeles Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 50m.

How far is it from Carmel to San Diego?

The distance between Carmel and San Diego is 626 km. The road distance is 715.8 km.

How do I travel from Carmel to San Diego without a car?

The best way to get from Carmel to San Diego without a car is to train which takes 13h 27m and costs $119.57 - $315.22 .

How long does it take to get from Carmel to San Diego?

It takes approximately 4h 32m to get from Carmel to San Diego, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Carmel to San Diego bus from?

Carmel to San Diego bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Salinas Train Station.

Train or bus from Carmel to San Diego?

The best way to get from Carmel to San Diego is to train which takes 13h 27m and costs $119.57 - $315.22 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $44.57 - $152.17 and takes 13h 50m.

Where does the Carmel to San Diego bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Carmel to San Diego?

Yes, the driving distance between Carmel to San Diego is 716 km. It takes approximately 7h 38m to drive from Carmel to San Diego.

Where can I stay near San Diego?

There are 1964+ hotels available in San Diego. Prices start at $53.04 per night.
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