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How to get fromBuellton to Big Surby bus, taxi, train, car, or bus (Amtrak)

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There are 4 ways to get from Buellton to Big Sur by bus, taxi, train, car, or bus (Amtrak)

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  1. Bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Buellton Amtrak Bus Stop to Salinasbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the taxi from Salinas to Big Surtaxi taxi
    5h 30m
    $206–263

  2. Drive 166.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Buellton to Big Surcar car 166.6 mi
    3h 17m
    $31–44

  3. Bus, train, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Buellton Amtrak Bus Stop to San Luis Obispobus bus
    2. Take the train from San Luis Obispo to Salinastrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Salinas to Big Surtaxi taxi
    6h 40m
    $202–290

  4. Bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Buellton Amtrak Bus Stop to Salinasbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    7h 20m
    $145–195

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  • Distance: 237.4 mi
  • Duration: 5h 30m

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

Amtrak operates a bus from Buellton Amtrak Bus Stop to Salinas twice daily. Tickets cost $65–95 and the journey takes 4h 25m.

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