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How to get fromBig Sur to Montereyby car, taxi, or bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Big Sur to Monterey by car, taxi, or bus

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  1. Drive 24.4 mi

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    1. Drive from Big Sur to Montereycar car 24.4 mi
    36 min
    $5–7

  2. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Big Sur to Montereytaxi taxi 24.4 mi
    36 min
    $75–95

  3. Taxi, line 5 bus

    1. Take the taxi from Big Sur to Rio Road / Via Nona Marietaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Rio Road / Via Nona Marie to Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 3 Pearlbus bus 5
    54 min
    $66–79

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  • Distance: 24.4 mi
  • Duration: 36 min

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

You can drive from Big Sur to Monterey in around 36 min.

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