What is the cheapest way to get from Big Sur to Los Angeles?

The cheapest way to get from Big Sur to Los Angeles is to drive which costs $50 - $80 and takes 5h 37m.

What is the fastest way to get from Big Sur to Los Angeles?

The fastest way to get from Big Sur to Los Angeles is to taxi and fly which takes 3h 4m and costs $370 - $850.

How far is it from Big Sur to Los Angeles?

The distance between Big Sur and Los Angeles is 315 miles. The road distance is 293.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Big Sur to Los Angeles without a car is to taxi and train which takes 10h 11m and costs $230 - $380.

How long does it take to get from Big Sur to Los Angeles?

It takes approximately 3h 4m to get from Big Sur to Los Angeles, including transfers.

Can I drive from Big Sur to Los Angeles?

Yes, the driving distance between Big Sur to Los Angeles is 294 miles. It takes approximately 5h 37m to drive from Big Sur to Los Angeles.

Where can I stay near Los Angeles?

There are 3393+ hotels available in Los Angeles.

Big Sur to Los Angeles - 5 ways to travel via train, taxi, plane, bus, and car

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

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Taxi to Monterey Regional Airport, fly
best
1. Take the taxi from Big Sur to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)taxi
2. Fly from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane MRY - LAX
3h 4m
$375–829
Drive 292.2 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Big Sur to Los Angelescar 292.2 mi
5h 37m
$54–77
Taxi, train (Amtrak)
1. Take the taxi from Big Sur to Salinastaxi
2. Take the train from Salinas to Los Angelestrain Coast Starlight
10h 11m
$233–379
Taxi, bus
1. Take the taxi from Big Sur to Salinastaxi
2. Take the bus from Salinas to Santa Barbarabus
3. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Stationbus
10h 36m
$217–285
Taxi, shuttle to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly
1. Take the taxi from Big Sur to Monterey Shuttle Stationtaxi
2. Take a shuttle bus from Monterey Shuttle Station to SJC Airport Terminal Ashuttle
3. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane SJC - LAX
5h 45m
$253–780

Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) flights

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2h 35mAverage Duration

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Distance: 312.8 mi
Duration: 3h 4m

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

There is no direct connection from Big Sur to Los Angeles. However, you can take the taxi to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) airport, fly to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), walk to LAX Tom Bradley International Terminal, then take the bus to Los Angeles Union Station. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Salinas then take the train to Los Angeles.

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