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How to get fromBig Sur to Salinasby taxi, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Big Sur to Salinas by taxi, bus, or car

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  1. Taxi, line 20 bus

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Big Sur to Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 4 Tylertaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 4 Tyler to Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7bus bus 20
    1h 35m
    $92–110

  2. Drive 45.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Big Sur to Salinascar car 45.8 mi
    1h 5m
    $9–13

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Big Sur to Salinastaxi taxi 45.8 mi
    1h 5m
    $140–170

  4. Taxi, bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the taxi from Big Sur to Carmel Amtrak Bus Stoptaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Carmel Amtrak Bus Stop to Salinasbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2h 15m
    $86–105

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  • Distance: 47.9 mi
  • Duration: 1h 35m

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

There is no direct connection from Big Sur to Salinas. However, you can take the taxi to Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 4 Tyler then take the line 20 bus to Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7. Alternatively, you can drive from Big Sur to Salinas in around 1h 5m.

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