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How to get fromBig Sur to San Luis Obispoby taxi, bus, train, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Big Sur to San Luis Obispo by taxi, bus, train, or car

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  1. Taxi, bus (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Big Sur to Salinastaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Salinas to San Luis Obispobus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    4h 16m
    $183–229

  2. Drive 106.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Big Sur to San Luis Obispocar car 106.6 mi
    2h 9m
    $20–29

  3. Taxi, train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the taxi from Big Sur to Salinastaxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Salinas to San Luis Obispotrain train Coast Starlight
    4h 24m
    $183–259

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  • Distance: 174 mi
  • Duration: 4h 16m

What companies run services between Big Sur, CA, USA and San Luis Obispo, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Big Sur to San Luis Obispo. However, you can take the taxi to Salinas then take the bus to San Luis Obispo. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Salinas then take the train to San Luis Obispo.

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