There are 5 ways to get from Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Carmel by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), rideshare, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane LAX - MRY
1h 22m$306–696Drive 327 mi
cheapest- Drive from Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Carmelcar 327 mi
5h 43m$60–87Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Salinastrain Coast Starlight
10h 30m$268–408Bus
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Airport, CA to Santa Barbara Airportbus
- Take the bus from Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop to Salinasbus
- Take the bus from Salinas to Carmel Amtrak Bus Stopbus
11h 14mAirport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Carmel327 mi
5h 43m
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Carmel is to drive which costs $55 - $90 and takes 5h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Carmel is to fly which takes 1h 22m and costs $300 - $700.
No, there is no direct bus from Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Carmel. However, there are services departing from Los Angeles Airport, CA and arriving at Carmel Amtrak Bus Stop via Santa Barbara Airport, Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop and Salinas. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 14m.
No, there is no direct train from Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Carmel. However, there are services departing from Los Angeles and arriving at Salinas via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 30m.
The distance between Los Angeles Airport (LAX) and Carmel is 276 miles. The road distance is 328.9 miles.
The best way to get from Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Carmel without a car is to train which takes 10h 30m and costs $260 - $410.
It takes approximately 1h 22m to get from Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Carmel, including transfers.
Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Carmel bus services, operated by Central Coast Shuttle, depart from Los Angeles Airport, CA station.
Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Carmel train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Los Angeles station.
The best way to get from Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Carmel is to fly which takes 1h 22m and costs $300 - $700. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $260 - $410 and takes 10h 30m, you could also bus, which costs and takes 11h 14m.
What companies run services between Los Angeles Airport (LAX), USA and Carmel, CA, USA?
Delta and United Airlines fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) 4 times a day. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Los Angeles to Salinas once daily. Tickets cost $190–310 and the journey takes 8h 19m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Monterey Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–230
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Monterey Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–230
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Los Angeles to Salinas
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 19m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $190–310
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 800-470-8818
- cclax@cclax.com
- Website
- Central Coast Shuttle
Bus from Los Angeles Airport, CA to Santa Barbara Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $70–85
- Website
- Central Coast Shuttle
- one way non-prepaid
- $75–85
- One-way prepaid 48 hours advance
- $70–80
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop to Salinas
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Salinas to Carmel Amtrak Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- Amtrak
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Carmel
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 43m
- Frequency
- On demand
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Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Carmel bus services, operated by Central Coast Shuttle, arrive at Santa Barbara Airport station.
Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Carmel train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Salinas station.
Yes, the driving distance between Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Carmel is 329 miles. It takes approximately 5h 43m to drive from Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Carmel.
There are 303+ hotels available in Carmel.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Los Angeles Airport (LAX) and Carmel. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.