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How to get fromAlameda to Big Surby train, taxi, bus, car, plane, or shuttle

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There are 5 ways to get from Alameda to Big Sur by train, taxi, bus, car, plane, or shuttle

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  1. Train, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from Oakland to Salinastrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the taxi from Salinas to Big Surtaxi taxi
    4h 2m
    $169–234

  2. Drive  136.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Alameda to Big Surcar car 136.9 mi
    2h 36m
    $25–37

  3. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Oakland to Salinasbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the taxi from Salinas to Big Surtaxi taxi
    4h 5m
    $177–222

  4. Fly, taxi

    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane plane SFO - MRY
    2. Take the taxi from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to Big Surtaxi taxi
    3h 34m
    $306–683

  5. Shuttle, taxi

    1. Take a shuttle bus from SFO Airport International to Monterey Shuttle Stationshuttle bus Monterey Airbus from airport
    2. Take the taxi from Monterey Shuttle Station to Big Surtaxi taxi
    5h 5m
    $156–193

San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) flights

Calendar28Weekly Planes
Duration1h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket$22Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 153.6 mi
  • Duration: 4h 2m

What companies run services between Alameda, Alameda County, CA, USA and Big Sur, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Alameda to Big Sur. However, you can take the train to Salinas then take the taxi to Big Sur. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Salinas then take the taxi to Big Sur.

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