There are 4 ways to get from Van Nuys to Carmel by plane, train (Amtrak), train, bus, 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
3h 12m$314–745Drive 308.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Van Nuys to Carmelcar 308.7 mi
5h 23m$57–82Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Van Nuys to Salinastrain Coast Starlight
8h 22m$256–371Train, bus (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Van Nuys to Santa Barbaratrain
- Take the bus from Santa Barbara to Salinasbus
- Take the bus from Salinas to Carmel Amtrak Bus Stopbus
10h 42m
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Van Nuys to Carmel is to drive which costs $55 - $85 and takes 5h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Van Nuys to Carmel is to fly which takes 3h 12m and costs $310 - $750.
No, there is no direct train from Van Nuys to Carmel. However, there are services departing from Van Nuys and arriving at Salinas via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 22m.
The distance between Van Nuys and Carmel is 298 miles. The road distance is 310.5 miles.
The best way to get from Van Nuys to Carmel without a car is to train which takes 8h 22m and costs $250 - $380.
It takes approximately 3h 12m to get from Van Nuys to Carmel, including transfers.
Van Nuys to Carmel train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Van Nuys station.
The best way to get from Van Nuys to Carmel is to fly which takes 3h 12m and costs $310 - $750. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $250 - $380 and takes 8h 22m.
Van Nuys to Carmel train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Salinas station.
Yes, the driving distance between Van Nuys to Carmel is 311 miles. It takes approximately 5h 23m to drive from Van Nuys to Carmel.
What companies run services between Van Nuys, CA, 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 Van Nuys to Salinas once daily. Tickets cost $180–290 and the journey takes 7h 52m.
- 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 Van Nuys to Salinas
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 52m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $180–290
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Van Nuys to Santa Barbara
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $45–75
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Santa Barbara to Salinas
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Salinas to Carmel Amtrak Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- Amtrak
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