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How to get fromBig Sur to Sacramentoby taxi, train, car, plane, or shuttle

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

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  1. Taxi, train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Big Sur to Salinastaxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Salinas to Sacramentotrain train Coast Starlight
    6h 42m
    $193–289

  2. Drive  212.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Big Sur to Sacramentocar car 212.7 mi
    3h 55m
    $39–57

  3. Taxi to Monterey Regional Airport, fly

    1. Take the taxi from Big Sur to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane MRY - SMF
    5h 27m
    $135–400

  4. Taxi, train via Oakland (Amtrak)

    1. Take the taxi from Big Sur to Salinastaxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Salinas to Oaklandtrain train
    3. Take the train from Oakland to Sacramentotrain train
    6h 49m
    $193–289

  5. Taxi, shuttle to San Francisco 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 SFO Airport Internationalshuttle bus
    3. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane SFO - SMF
    6h 1m
    $568–931

Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF) flights

Calendar70Weekly Planes
Duration5h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket$38Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 243 mi
  • Duration: 6h 42m

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

There is no direct connection from Big Sur to Sacramento. However, you can take the taxi to Salinas then take the train to Sacramento. Alternatively, you can drive from Big Sur to Sacramento in around 3h 55m.

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