There are 3 ways to get from Ladera Ranch to Carmel Valley by train (Amtrak), train, bus, or car
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station to Solana Beach Amtrak StationPacific Surfliner
1h 11m$64–78Drive 54.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Ladera Ranch to Carmel Valley54.5 mi
1h 1m$10–15Train, line 101 bus
- Take the train from Laguna Niguel / Mission Viejo to OceansideOC Line / ...
- Take the bus from Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8 to Camino Del Mar & 4th St101
2h 28m$36–47
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ladera Ranch to Carmel Valley is to drive which costs $10 - $15 and takes 1h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Ladera Ranch to Carmel Valley is to drive which takes 1h 1m and costs $10 - $15.
The distance between Ladera Ranch and Carmel Valley is 58 miles. The road distance is 54.9 miles.
The best way to get from Ladera Ranch to Carmel Valley without a car is to train which takes 1h 11m and costs $60 - $80.
It takes approximately 1h 11m to get from Ladera Ranch to Carmel Valley, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Ladera Ranch to Carmel Valley is 55 miles. It takes approximately 1h 1m to drive from Ladera Ranch to Carmel Valley.
There are 350+ hotels available in Carmel Valley.
What companies run services between Ladera Ranch, CA, USA and Carmel Valley, San Diego County, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station to Solana Beach Amtrak Station every 2 hours. Tickets cost $16–20 and the journey takes 53 min.
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- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station to Solana Beach Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $16–20
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from Laguna Niguel / Mission Viejo to Oceanside
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
- Passenger
- $7–10
- Phone
- +1 760-966-6500
- Website
- gonctd.com
Bus from Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8 to Camino Del Mar & 4th St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- https://gonctd.com
- Schedules at
- https://gonctd.com/schedules/
- Adult
- $2–5
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