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How to get fromArroyo Grande to Big Surby bus, taxi, train, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Arroyo Grande to Big Sur by bus, taxi, train, or car

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  1. Bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from San Luis Obispo to Salinasbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the taxi from Salinas to Big Surtaxi taxi
    6h 30m
    $183–240

  2. Drive 122.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Arroyo Grande to Big Surcar car 122.1 mi
    2h 25m
    $23–33

  3. Train, taxi

    1. Take the train from San Luis Obispo to Salinastrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the taxi from Salinas to Big Surtaxi taxi
    6h 45m
    $183–265

  4. Bus, line 20 bus, line 5 bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Halcyon Park & Ride to Government Centerbus bus 10N
    2. Take the bus from Government Center to North County Transit Centerbus bus 9N
    3. Take the bus from North County Transportation Ctr / Paso Robles to Canal / Bassett Streetbus bus 84
    4. Take the bus from Canal / Bassett Street to Salinas Transit Center / Gate 9bus bus 23 / ...
    5. Take the bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7 to Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 4 Tylerbus bus 20
    6. Take the bus from Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 3 Pearl to Carmel Rancho Blvd / Carmel Rancho Centerbus bus 5
    7. Take the taxi from Carmel Rancho Blvd / Carmel Rancho Center to Big Surtaxi taxi
    9h 57m
    $88–117

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 192.5 mi
  • Duration: 6h 30m

What companies run services between Arroyo Grande, CA, USA and Big Sur, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Arroyo Grande to Big Sur. However, you can take the bus to Government Center, walk to Downtown Transit Center, take the bus to Santa Barbara at Church, walk to San Luis Obispo, take the bus to Salinas, then take the taxi to Big Sur. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Government Center, walk to Downtown Transit Center, take the bus to Santa Barbara at Church, walk to San Luis Obispo, take the train to Salinas, then take the taxi to Big Sur.

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