There are 6 ways to get from Big Sur to Morro Bay by taxi, train, bus, 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.
Taxi, train, bus
best- Take the taxi from Big Sur to Salinastaxi
- Take the train from Salinas to Paso Robles Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the bus from North County Transit Center to Government Centerbus 9S
6h 41m$162–223Drive 98.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Big Sur to Morro Baycar 98.2 mi
2h 1m$18–26Taxi, train (Amtrak)
- Take the taxi from Big Sur to Salinastaxi
- Take the train from Salinas to San Luis Obispotrain Coast Starlight
6h 56m$171–248Taxi, line 20 bus, bus
- Take the taxi from Big Sur to Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 4 Tylertaxi
- Take the bus from Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 4 Tyler to Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7bus 20
- Take the bus from Salinas to San Luis Obispobus
- Take the bus from Government Center to Morro Bay Parkbus 12N
8h 17m$121–160Taxi, line 5 bus, line 20 bus, train, bus
- Take the taxi from Big Sur to Rio Road / Via Nona Marietaxi
- Take the bus from Rio Road / Via Nona Marie to Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 3 Pearlbus 5
- Take the bus from Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 4 Tyler to Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7bus 20
- Take the train from Salinas to San Luis Obispotrain
- Take the bus from Government Center to Morro Bay Parkbus 12N
9h 12m$110–178Bus
- Take the bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 9 to Canal / Bassett Streetbus 23 / ...
- Take the bus from Canal / Bassett Street to North County Transportation Ctr / Paso Roblesbus 84
- Take the bus from North County Transit Center to Government Centerbus 9S
10h 32m$77–98
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Big Sur to Morro Bay is to drive which costs $17 - $26 and takes 2h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Big Sur to Morro Bay is to drive which takes 2h 1m and costs $17 - $26.
No, there is no direct bus from Big Sur to Morro Bay. However, there are services departing from Rio Road / Via Nona Marie and arriving at Morro Bay Park via Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 4 Tyler, Salinas Transit Center / Gate 9, Canal / Bassett Street, North County Transit Center and Government Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 32m.
The distance between Big Sur and Morro Bay is 189 miles. The road distance is 98.8 miles.
The best way to get from Big Sur to Morro Bay without a car is to taxi and train and bus which takes 6h 41m and costs $160 - $230.
It takes approximately 6h 41m to get from Big Sur to Morro Bay, including transfers.
Big Sur to Morro Bay bus services, operated by Monterey-Salinas Transit, depart from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 9 station.
Big Sur to Morro Bay bus services, operated by Monterey-Salinas Transit, arrive at Canal / Bassett Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Big Sur to Morro Bay is 99 miles. It takes approximately 2h 1m to drive from Big Sur to Morro Bay.
There are 197+ hotels available in Morro Bay.
What companies run services between Big Sur, CA, USA and Morro Bay, CA, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Big Sur to Morro Bay Park via Rio Road / Via Nona Marie, Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 3 Pearl, Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 4 Tyler, Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7, Salinas Transit Center / Gate 9, Canal / Bassett Street, North County Transportation Ctr / Paso Robles, North County Transit Center, and Government Center in around 10h 32m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Salinas to Paso Robles Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Salinas to San Luis Obispo
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 18m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–90
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Salinas to San Luis Obispo
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 18m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–90
- Website
- Amtrak
- Website
- SoCoTransit
Bus from North County Transit Center to Government Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- SoCoTransit
Bus from Government Center to Morro Bay Park
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $1–3
- Website
- SoCoTransit
Bus from Government Center to Morro Bay Park
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $1–3
- Website
- SoCoTransit
Bus from North County Transit Center to Government Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- SoCoTransit
- Phone
- 1-888-678-2871
- [email protected]
- Website
- Monterey-Salinas Transit
Bus from Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 4 Tyler to Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- Monterey-Salinas Transit
Bus from Rio Road / Via Nona Marie to Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 3 Pearl
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Monterey-Salinas Transit
Bus from Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 4 Tyler to Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- Monterey-Salinas Transit
Bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 9 to Canal / Bassett Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- Monterey-Salinas Transit
Bus from Canal / Bassett Street to North County Transportation Ctr / Paso Robles
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- Monterey-Salinas Transit
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Salinas to San Luis Obispo
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Website
- Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Estimated price
- $60–160
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