There are 8 ways to get from Burbank Airport (BUR) to Big Sur by plane, taxi, train, bus, shuttle, rideshare, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Monterey Regional Airport, taxi
best- Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane BUR - MRY
- Take the taxi from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to Big Surtaxi
1h 54m$562–882Drive 284.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Burbank Airport (BUR) to Big Surcar 284.1 mi
5h 36m$52–75Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Monterey Regional Airport, taxi
- Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane LAX - MRY
- Take the taxi from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to Big Surtaxi
4h 17m$379–842Train, taxi
- Take the train from Van Nuys to Salinastrain Coast Starlight
- Take the taxi from Salinas to Big Surtaxi
10h 6m$246–408Bus, taxi
- Take the bus from Los Angeles - Pacoima to Gilroybus
- Take the bus from Monterey / Gilroy Train Station to Salinas Transit Center / Gate 3bus 59
- Take the taxi from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 3 to Big Surtaxi
11h 14m$185–238Fly Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, shuttle, taxi
- Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane BUR - SJC
- Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal A to Monterey Shuttle Station
- Take the taxi from Monterey Shuttle Station to Big Surtaxi
4h 10m$627–891Train, bus (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Van Nuys to Santa Barbaratrain Pacific Surfliner / ...
- Take the bus from Santa Barbara to Salinasbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
13h 6m$182–284Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Burbank-BUR to Big Sur284.1 mi
5h 36m
Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Burbank Airport (BUR) to Big Sur is to drive which costs $50 - $75 and takes 5h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Burbank Airport (BUR) to Big Sur is to fly and taxi which takes 1h 54m and costs $550 - $900.
The distance between Burbank Airport (BUR) and Big Sur is 290 miles. The road distance is 285.8 miles.
The best way to get from Burbank Airport (BUR) to Big Sur without a car is to train and taxi which takes 10h 6m and costs $240 - $410.
It takes approximately 1h 54m to get from Burbank Airport (BUR) to Big Sur, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Burbank Airport (BUR) to Big Sur is 286 miles. It takes approximately 5h 36m to drive from Burbank Airport (BUR) to Big Sur.
There are 13+ hotels available in Big Sur.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Burbank Airport (BUR) and Big Sur. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.
What companies run services between Burbank Airport (BUR), USA and Big Sur, CA, USA?
There is no direct connection from Burbank Airport (BUR) to Big Sur. However, you can fly to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) then take the taxi to Big Sur. Alternatively, you can take the train to L.A. Union Station, walk to Los Angeles Union Station, take the bus to LAX Tom Bradley International Terminal, walk to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) airport, fly to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY), then take the taxi to Big Sur.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–310
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Monterey Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–230
- Website
- jsx.com
Flights from Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Monterey Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–240
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Van Nuys to Salinas
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 52m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $100–230
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Van Nuys to Santa Barbara
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $26–60
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 833 766 3553
- Website
- Tufesa
Bus from Los Angeles - Pacoima to Gilroy
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $65–95
- Schedules at
- Tufesa
- Adult One way
- $65–95
- Phone
- +52 644 410 2444
- [email protected]
- Website
- tufesa.com.mx
Bus from Los Angeles - Pacoima to Gilroy
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Schedules at
- tufesa.com.mx
- Book at
- tufesa.com.mx
- Plus
- $40–60
- Titanium
- $45–60
- Phone
- 1-888-678-2871
- [email protected]
- Website
- Monterey-Salinas Transit
Bus from Monterey / Gilroy Train Station to Salinas Transit Center / Gate 3
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- Monterey-Salinas Transit
- Phone
- +1 831-373-7777
- Website
- Groome Transportation
Shuttle from SJC Airport Terminal A to Monterey Shuttle Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $45–60
- Schedules at
- Groome Transportation
- Standard Rate
- $45–60
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Santa Barbara to Salinas
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $75–120
- Website
- Amtrak
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Burbank-BUR to Big Sur
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 36m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Estimated price
- $90–170
Sal's Salinas Taxi Co
- Phone
- +1 831-422-7276
Yellow Cab
- Phone
- +1 831-424-1234
- Website
- yellowcab1234.com
Sal's Salinas Taxi Co
- Phone
- +1 831-422-7276
Yellow Cab
- Phone
- +1 831-424-1234
- Website
- yellowcab1234.com
Sal's Salinas Taxi Co
- Phone
- +1 831-422-7276
Yellow Cab
- Phone
- +1 831-424-1234
- Website
- yellowcab1234.com
Sal's Salinas Taxi Co
- Phone
- +1 831-422-7276
Yellow Cab
- Phone
- +1 831-424-1234
- Website
- yellowcab1234.com
Sal's Salinas Taxi Co
- Phone
- +1 831-422-7276
Yellow Cab
- Phone
- +1 831-424-1234
- Website
- yellowcab1234.com
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