What is the cheapest way to get from Big Sur to Berkeley?

The cheapest way to get from Big Sur to Berkeley is to drive which costs $25 - $40 and takes 2h 37m.

What is the fastest way to get from Big Sur to Berkeley?

The fastest way to get from Big Sur to Berkeley is to taxi and fly and BART which takes 2h 33m and costs $280 - $700.

Is there a direct bus between Big Sur and Berkeley?

No, there is no direct bus from Big Sur to Berkeley. However, there are services departing from Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 4 Tyler and arriving at Emeryville via Salinas. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 14m.

Is there a direct train between Big Sur and Berkeley?

No, there is no direct train from Big Sur to Berkeley. However, there are services departing from Salinas and arriving at Emeryville via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 34m.

How far is it from Big Sur to Berkeley?

The distance between Big Sur and Berkeley is 133 miles. The road distance is 140.2 miles.

How do I travel from Big Sur to Berkeley without a car?

The best way to get from Big Sur to Berkeley without a car is to taxi and train which takes 4h 29m and costs $160 - $240.

How long does it take to get from Big Sur to Berkeley?

It takes approximately 2h 33m to get from Big Sur to Berkeley, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Big Sur to Berkeley bus from?

Big Sur to Berkeley bus services, operated by Monterey-Salinas Transit, depart from Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 4 Tyler station.

Where do I catch the Big Sur to Berkeley train from?

Big Sur to Berkeley train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Salinas station.

Train or bus from Big Sur to Berkeley?

The best way to get from Big Sur to Berkeley is to line 20 bus and bus which takes 5h 14m and costs $110 - $160. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $100 - $160 and takes 6h 34m.

Where does the Big Sur to Berkeley bus arrive?

Big Sur to Berkeley bus services, operated by Monterey-Salinas Transit, arrive at Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7 station.

Where does the Big Sur to Berkeley train arrive?

Big Sur to Berkeley train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Emeryville station.

Can I drive from Big Sur to Berkeley?

Yes, the driving distance between Big Sur to Berkeley is 140 miles. It takes approximately 2h 37m to drive from Big Sur to Berkeley.

Where can I stay near Berkeley?

There are 758+ hotels available in Berkeley.

Big Sur to Berkeley - 6 ways to travel via train, taxi, plane, and BART

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There are 6 ways to get from Big Sur to Berkeley by taxi, plane, subway, train, bus (Amtrak), car, train (Amtrak), or shuttle

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Taxi, fly, BART
best
1. Take the taxi from Big Sur to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)taxi
2. Fly from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane MRY - SFO
3. Take the subway from San Francisco International Airport to Downtown Berkeleysubway
2h 33m
$286–666
Drive 139.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Big Sur to Berkeleycar 139.4 mi
2h 37m
$26–37
Taxi, train (Amtrak)
1. Take the taxi from Big Sur to Salinastaxi
2. Take the train from Salinas to Oaklandtrain Coast Starlight
4h 29m
$166–232
Line 20 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 4 Tyler to Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7bus 20
2. Take the bus from Salinas to Emeryvillebus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
5h 14m
$114–155
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Salinas to Emeryvilletrain Coast Starlight
6h 34m
$103–158
Shuttle, BART
1. Take a shuttle bus from Monterey Shuttle Station to SFO Airport Internationalshuttle Monterey Airbus
2. Take the subway from San Francisco International Airport to Downtown Berkeleysubway Red-N
5h 29m
$132–164

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

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55 minAverage Duration

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Distance: 132.4 mi
Duration: 2h 33m

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

You can take a vehicle from Big Sur to Emeryville via Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 4 Tyler, Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7, and Salinas in around 5h 14m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Salinas to Emeryville once daily. Tickets cost $35–75 and the journey takes 3h 18m.

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