There are 5 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 47m$176–239Drive 93.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Big Sur to Morro Baycar 93.9 mi
1h 55m$18–25Taxi, train (Amtrak)
- Take the taxi from Big Sur to Salinastaxi
- Take the train from Salinas to San Luis Obispotrain Coast Starlight
7h 2m$185–264Taxi, bus (Amtrak)
- Take the taxi from Big Sur to Salinastaxi
- Take the bus from Salinas to San Luis Obispobus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
6h 54m$185–239Bus
- 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 39m$90–113
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Big Sur to Morro Bay is to drive which costs $17 - $25 and takes 1h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Big Sur to Morro Bay is to drive which takes 1h 55m and costs $17 - $25.
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 39m.
The distance between Big Sur and Morro Bay is 193 miles. The road distance is 94.4 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 47m and costs $170 - $240.
It takes approximately 6h 47m 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 94 miles. It takes approximately 1h 55m to drive from Big Sur to Morro Bay.
There are 194+ 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 39m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Salinas to Paso Robles Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Salinas to San Luis Obispo
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 18m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–90
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Website
- slorta.org
Bus from North County Transit Center to Government Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- https://www.slorta.org
Bus from North County Transit Center to Government Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- https://www.slorta.org
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Salinas to San Luis Obispo
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- 1-888-678-2871
- [email protected]
- Website
- mst.org
Bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 9 to Canal / Bassett Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- https://mst.org/
Bus from Canal / Bassett Street to North County Transportation Ctr / Paso Robles
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- https://mst.org/
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Estimated price
- $140–170
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