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How to get fromSimi Valley to Carmelby train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, train, plane or shuttle

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There are 8 ways to get from Simi Valley to Carmel by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, train, plane, or shuttle

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Simi Valley Amtrak to SalinastrainCoast Starlight
    10h 4m
    $100–216

  2. Drive 296 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Simi Valley to Carmelcar296 mi
    5h 31m
    $54–78

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Camarillo station to UCSB Bus Loopbus87 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop to Salinasbus
    3. Take the bus from Salinas to Carmel Amtrak Bus Stopbus
    11h 42m

  4. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Monterey Regional Airport

    1. Take the train from Moorpark to L.A. Union Stationtrain
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)planeLAX - MRY
    7h 36m
    $57–256

  5. Train to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, shuttle

    1. Take the train from Moorpark to Burbank Airport - Southtrain
    2. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)planeBUR - SJC
    3. Take a shuttle bus from San Jose Airport Terminal A to Monterey - Calle Principal / Parking Garageshuttle
    8h 6m
    $146–377

  6. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, shuttle

    1. Take the train from Moorpark to L.A. Union Stationtrain
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)planeLAX - SJC
    3. Take a shuttle bus from San Jose Airport Terminal A to Monterey - Calle Principal / Parking Garageshuttle
    8h 58m
    $154–423

  7. Train to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, fly to San Francisco International Airport, shuttle

    1. Take the train from Moorpark to Burbank Airport - Southtrain
    2. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)planeBUR - SFO
    3. Take a shuttle bus from SFO Airport Terminal 3-Lower Level to Monterey - Calle Principal / Parking Garageshuttle
    9h 16m
    $100–282

  8. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to San Francisco International Airport, shuttle

    1. Take the train from Moorpark to L.A. Union Stationtrain
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)planeLAX - SFO
    3. Take a shuttle bus from SFO Airport Terminal 3-Lower Level to Monterey - Calle Principal / Parking Garageshuttle
    10h 3m
    $112–278

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) flights

Calendar18Weekly Planes
Duration1h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket$34Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Simi Valley, CA, USA and Carmel, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Simi Valley Amtrak to Salinas once daily. Tickets cost $35–130 and the journey takes 7h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Simi Town Center WB to Carmel Amtrak Bus Stop via Camarillo station, Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop, and Salinas in around 11h 42m.

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