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

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There are 6 ways to get from Bakersfield to Big Sur by bus, taxi, train, car, plane, or shuttle

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  1. Bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Bakersfield to Gilroybus bus
    2. Take the bus from Monterey / Gilroy Train Station to Salinas Transit Center / Gate 3bus bus 59
    3. Take the taxi from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 3 to Big Surtaxi taxi
    6h 40m
    $172–217

  2. Drive 209.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Bakersfield to Big Surcar car 209.5 mi
    4h 3m
    $39–56

  3. Bus, train, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Bakersfield to Santa Barbarabus bus
    2. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Salinastrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Salinas to Big Surtaxi taxi
    11h 19m
    $253–387

  4. Fly to Monterey Regional Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane plane BFL - MRY
    2. Take the taxi from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to Big Surtaxi taxi
    4h 28m
    $159–438

  5. Bus, taxi via Seaside

    1. Take the bus from Bakersfield, CA to Gilroybus bus
    2. Take the bus from Monterey / Gilroy Train Station to Salinas Transit Center / Gate 3bus bus 59
    3. Take the taxi from Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 4 Tyler to Big Surtaxi taxi
    8h 36m
    $149–195

  6. Fly to San Francisco International Airport, shuttle, taxi

    1. Fly from Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane BFL - SFO
    2. Take a shuttle bus from SFO Airport Terminal 3-Lower Level to Monterey Shuttle Stationshuttle bus
    3. Take the taxi from Monterey Shuttle Station to Big Surtaxi taxi
    5h 32m
    $199–438

Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) flights

Calendar44Weekly Planes
Duration5h 41mAverage Duration
Ticket$43Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 302.6 mi
  • Duration: 6h 40m

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

There is no direct connection from Bakersfield to Big Sur. However, you can take the bus to Gilroy, walk to Monterey / Gilroy Train Station, take the bus to Salinas Transit Center / Gate 3, then take the taxi to Big Sur. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Santa Barbara, walk to Santa Barbara, take the train to Salinas, then take the taxi to Big Sur.

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