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There are 5 ways to get from Big Sur to Carmel Valley by taxi, plane, train, bus, car, or shuttle

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  1. Taxi to Monterey Regional Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Big Sur to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane MRY - SAN
    2h 37m
    $328–686

  2. Drive  395.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Big Sur to Carmel Valleycar car 395.9 mi
    7h 27m
    $68–98

  3. Taxi, train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the taxi from Big Sur to Salinastaxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Salinas to Los Angelestrain train
    3. Take the train from Los Angeles to Solana Beach Amtrak Stationtrain train
    13h 27m
    $418–599

  4. Taxi, bus

    1. Take the taxi from Big Sur to Salinastaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Salinas to Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Airport to Los Angeles Airport, CAbus bus
    4. Take the bus from LAX Terminal 3 Shared Rides Stop to Sorrento Valley/Del Marbus bus
    13h 47m

  5. Taxi, shuttle to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly

    1. Take the taxi from Big Sur to Monterey Shuttle Stationtaxi taxi
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Monterey Shuttle Station to SJC Airport Terminal Ashuttle bus
    3. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane SJC - SAN
    5h 15m
    $301–827

Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) flights

Calendar28Weekly Planes
Duration2h 49mAverage Duration
Ticket$48Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Big Sur to Carmel Valley.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 426.1 mi
  • Duration: 2h 37m

What companies run services between Big Sur, CA, USA and Carmel Valley, San Diego County, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Big Sur to Carmel Valley. However, you can take the taxi to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) airport, fly to San Diego International Airport (SAN), then take the taxi to Carmel Valley. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Salinas, take the train to Los Angeles, take the train to Solana Beach Amtrak Station, then take the taxi to Carmel Valley.

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