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How to get fromCarmel Valley to Huntington Beachby train (Amtrak), train, bus or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Carmel Valley to Huntington Beach by train (Amtrak), train, bus, or car

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Santa AnatrainPacific Surfliner
    1h 50m
    $110–133
  2. Drive 72 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Carmel Valley to Huntington Beachcar72 mi
    1h 29m
    $14–19
  3. Train, line 83 bus, line 25 bus

    1. Take the train from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Santa Anatrain
    2. Take the bus from Santa Ana-Santiago to Fullerton Park And Ride Dock 5bus83
    3. Take the bus from Fullerton Park And Ride Dock 7 to Orange-Mainbus25
    4h 19m
    $49–57

Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Carmel Valley, San Diego County, CA, USA and Huntington Beach, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Santa Ana every 2 hours. Tickets cost $21–25 and the journey takes 1h 19m.

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