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

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  1. Drive, bus

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    1. Drive from Big Sur to Gilroycar car
    2. Take the bus from Gilroy to Los Bañosbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Pacheco @ Target to Transpobus bus Lb
    4. Take the bus from Merced Transpo to Midtown Mariposabus bus
    6h 49m
    $29–50

  2. Drive  182.8 mi

    1. Drive from Big Sur to Mariposacar car 182.8 mi
    3h 38m
    $31–44

  3. Taxi, bus

    1. Take the taxi from Big Sur to Salinas Transit Center / Gate 3taxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 3 to Monterey / Gilroy Train Stationbus bus 59
    3. Take the bus from Gilroy to Los Bañosbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Pacheco @ Target to Transpobus bus Lb
    5. Take the bus from Merced Transpo to Midtown Mariposabus bus
    8h 22m
    $162–205

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  • Distance: 192.3 mi
  • Duration: 6h 49m

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

There is no direct connection from Big Sur to Mariposa. However, you can drive to Gilroy, take the bus to Los Baños, walk to Pacheco @ Target, take the bus to Transpo, walk to Merced Transpo, then take the bus to Midtown Mariposa. Alternatively, you can drive from Big Sur to Mariposa in around 3h 38m.

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