There are 3 ways to get from Avila Beach to Big Sur by bus, taxi, train, 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.
Bus, taxi
best- Take the bus from San Luis Obispo to Salinasbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the taxi from Salinas to Big Surtaxi
4h 8m$211–268Drive 116 mi
cheapest- Drive from Avila Beach to Big Surcar 116 mi
2h 20m$22–31Train, taxi
- Take the train from San Luis Obispo to Salinastrain Coast Starlight
- Take the taxi from Salinas to Big Surtaxi
4h 23m$216–303
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Avila Beach to Big Sur is to drive which costs $21 - $35 and takes 2h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Avila Beach to Big Sur is to drive which takes 2h 20m and costs $21 - $35.
The distance between Avila Beach and Big Sur is 186 miles. The road distance is 116.7 miles.
The best way to get from Avila Beach to Big Sur without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 4h 8m and costs $210 - $270.
It takes approximately 4h 8m to get from Avila Beach to Big Sur, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Avila Beach to Big Sur is 117 miles. It takes approximately 2h 20m to drive from Avila Beach to Big Sur.
There are 13+ hotels available in Big Sur.
What companies run services between Avila Beach, CA, USA and Big Sur, CA, USA?
There is no direct connection from Avila Beach to Big Sur. However, you can take the taxi to San Luis Obispo, take the bus to Salinas, then take the taxi to Big Sur. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to San Luis Obispo, take the train to Salinas, then take the taxi to Big Sur.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from San Luis Obispo to Salinas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–90
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from San Luis Obispo to Salinas
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from San Luis Obispo to Salinas
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $35–55
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Estimated price
- $140–170
Sal's Salinas Taxi Co
- Phone
- +1 831-422-7276
Yellow Cab
- Phone
- +1 831-424-1234
- Website
- yellowcab1234.com
Sal's Salinas Taxi Co
- Phone
- +1 831-422-7276
Yellow Cab
- Phone
- +1 831-424-1234
- Website
- yellowcab1234.com
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