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There are 7 ways to get from Carmel Valley to Big Sur by plane, taxi, train, bus, car, or shuttle

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  1. Fly San Diego International Airport to Monterey Regional Airport, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane plane SAN - MRY
    2. Take the taxi from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to Big Surtaxi taxi
    4h 13m
    $270–632

  2. Drive  395.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Carmel Valley to Big Surcar car 395.8 mi
    7h 27m
    $66–95

  3. Train, taxi

    1. Take the train from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Salinastrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Salinas to Big Surtaxi taxi
    12h 50m
    $416–597

  4. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Oceanside Transportation Center to San Jose Diridon Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from San Jose to Salinasbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Salinas to Big Surtaxi taxi
    14h 25m

  5. Bus to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Monterey Regional Airport, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Sorrento Valley/Del Mar to LAX Terminal 3 Shared Rides Stopbus 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
    5h 14m

  6. Fly San Diego International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, shuttle, taxi

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane SAN - SJC
    2. Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal A to Monterey Shuttle Stationshuttle bus
    3. Take the taxi from Monterey Shuttle Station to Big Surtaxi taxi
    6h 22m
    $245–772

  7. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Santa Barbaratrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the bus from Santa Barbara to Salinasbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    14h 27m

San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) flights

Calendar30Weekly Planes
Duration3h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket$39Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 427.1 mi
  • Duration: 4h 13m

What companies run services between Carmel Valley, San Diego County, CA, USA and Big Sur, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Carmel Valley to Big Sur. However, you can take the taxi to UCSD Health La Jolla Station, take the vehicle to Old Town Station, walk to Old Town Transit Center, take the bus to Terminal 1 Transportation Island, walk to San Diego International Airport (SAN) airport, fly to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY), then take the taxi to Big Sur. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Solana Beach Amtrak Station, take the train to Los Angeles, take the train to Salinas, then take the taxi to Big Sur.

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