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

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There are 6 ways to get from California to Big Sur by plane, taxi, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane plane SFO - MRY
    2. Take the taxi from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to Big Surtaxi taxi
    3h 23m
    $436–683

  2. Drive  292.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Los Angeles to Big Surcar car 292.3 mi
    5h 38m
    $54–78

  3. Train, taxi

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Salinastrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the taxi from Salinas to Big Surtaxi taxi
    9h 24m
    $336–470

  4. Bus, taxi via Santa Barbara

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Barbara Bus Stopbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Santa Barbara to Salinasbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Salinas to Big Surtaxi taxi
    9h 30m

  5. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane plane LAX - MRY
    2. Take the taxi from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to Big Surtaxi taxi
    3h 34m
    $413–783

  6. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Downtown Los Angeles to Gilroybus bus
    2. Take the bus from Monterey / Gilroy Train Station to Salinas Transit Center / Gate 3bus bus 59
    3. Take the taxi from Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 4 Tyler to Big Surtaxi taxi
    12h 9m
    $136–175

San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) flights

Calendar29Weekly Planes
Duration56 minAverage Duration
Ticket$26Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 132.3 mi
  • Duration: 3h 23m

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

There is no direct connection from California to Big Sur. However, you can take the subway to San Francisco International Airport, walk to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) airport, fly to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY), then take the taxi to Big Sur. Alternatively, you can take the train to Salinas then take the taxi to Big Sur.

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