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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

  2. Bus, drive

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Government Center to North County Transit Centerbus bus 9N
    2. Take the bus from North County Transportation Ctr / Paso Robles to Canal / Bassett Streetbus bus 84
    3. Drive from Canal / Bassett Street to Big Surcar car
    7h 3m
    $18–28

  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
    $213–294

  4. Drive  122.1 mi

    1. Drive from Arroyo Grande to Big Surcar car 122.1 mi
    2h 25m
    $21–31

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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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