Rome2Rio

How to get fromColorado Springs to Big Surby bus, plane, taxi, train, car, or shuttle

Find Transport to Big Sur

See all options

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Bus to Denver, fly to Monterey Regional Airport, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from The Antlers; S. Cascade to Denver International Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Denver (DEN) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane plane DEN - MRY
    3. Take the taxi from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to Big Surtaxi taxi
    6h 19m
    $210–535

  2. Fly Colorado Springs Airport to Monterey Regional Airport, taxi

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Colorado Springs Airport (COS) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane plane COS - MRY
    2. Take the taxi from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to Big Surtaxi taxi
    7h 19m
    $179–494

  3. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Colorado Springs Downtown Station to Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Sparks Transit Centerbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Sparks Transit Center to Oaklandbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Oakland to Salinasbus bus
    5. Take the taxi from Salinas to Big Surtaxi taxi
    35h 59m
    $399–649

  4. Bus, train, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Colorado Springs Downtown Station to Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Denver to Emeryvilletrain train
    3. Take the train from Emeryville to Salinastrain train
    4. Take the taxi from Salinas to Big Surtaxi taxi
    41h 58m
    $627–1,161

  5. Drive 1,282.8 mi

    1. Drive from Colorado Springs to Big Surcar car 1,282.8 mi
    21h 29m
    $235–339

  6. Bus to Denver, fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, shuttle, taxi

    1. Take the bus from The Antlers; S. Cascade to Denver International Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Denver (DEN) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane DEN - SJC
    3. Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal A to Monterey Shuttle Stationshuttle bus
    4. Take the taxi from Monterey Shuttle Station to Big Surtaxi taxi
    8h 25m
    $275–695

  7. Bus to Denver, fly to San Francisco International Airport, shuttle, taxi

    1. Take the bus from The Antlers; S. Cascade to Denver International Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Denver (DEN) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane DEN - SFO
    3. Take a shuttle bus from SFO Airport Terminal 3-Lower Level to Monterey Shuttle Stationshuttle bus
    4. Take the taxi from Monterey Shuttle Station to Big Surtaxi taxi
    9h 35m
    $270–785

Denver (DEN) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) flights

Calendar48Weekly Planes
Duration4h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$77Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Colorado Springs to Big Sur.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 1,074.5 mi
  • Duration: 6h 19m

What companies run services between Colorado Springs, CO, USA and Big Sur, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Colorado Springs to Big Sur. However, you can take the bus to Denver International Airport, walk to Denver (DEN) airport, fly to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY), then take the taxi to Big Sur. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Union Station, take the bus to Sparks Transit Center, take the bus to Oakland, walk to West Oakland, take the subway to Lake Merritt, walk to Oakland, take the bus to Salinas, then take the taxi to Big Sur.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators
Other operators

Want to know more about travelling around United States

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

Need to know: Greyhound

Read the travel guideNeed to know: Greyhound