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How to get fromBuellton to Big Surby bus, taxi, train, car, or plane

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

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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
    $195–250

  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
    $193–276

  4. Bus, fly, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Buellton, CA to Los Angeles Airport, CAbus bus
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane plane LAX - MRY
    3. Take the taxi from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to Big Surtaxi taxi
    6h 12m
    $445–913

  5. Bus, taxi via Seaside

    1. Take the bus from Buellton Amtrak Bus Stop to Salinasbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the taxi from Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 4 Tyler to Big Surtaxi taxi
    6h 29m
    $147–194

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) flights

Calendar21Weekly Planes
Duration1h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket$35Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

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

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

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