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How to get fromCosta Mesa to Big Surby plane, taxi, train, bus, car, or shuttle

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There are 9 ways to get from Costa Mesa to Big Sur by plane, taxi, train, bus, car, or shuttle

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  1. Fly John Wayne Airport Orange County to Monterey Regional Airport, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane plane SNA - MRY
    2. Take the taxi from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to Big Surtaxi taxi
    4h 45m
    $339–874

  2. Drive 331.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Costa Mesa to Big Surcar car 331.2 mi
    6h 18m
    $61–88

  3. Train, taxi

    1. Take the train from Santa Ana 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 33m
    $263–435

  4. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles to Salinasbus bus Ans 6238
    2. Take the taxi from Salinas to Big Surtaxi taxi
    13h 14m

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

    1. Take the train from Santa Ana to Los Angelestrain train
    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 4m
    $385–858

  6. Fly John Wayne Airport Orange County to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, shuttle, taxi

    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane SNA - 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
    7h 1m
    $329–974

  7. Train to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, fly to Monterey Regional Airport, taxi

    1. Take the train from Santa Ana to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane plane BUR - MRY
    3. Take the taxi from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to Big Surtaxi taxi
    6h 39m
    $574–955

  8. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, shuttle, taxi

    1. Take the train from Santa Ana to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane LAX - 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 17m
    $265–808

  9. Line 1 bus to Long Beach Airport, fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, shuttle, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Newport Trans Ctr Dock 5 to 7Th-Channelbus bus
    2. Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane LGB - 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 52m
    $193–508

John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) flights

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Duration1h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$40Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Costa Mesa to Big Sur.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 344.1 mi
  • Duration: 4h 45m

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

There is no direct connection from Costa Mesa to Big Sur. However, you can take the line 43 bus to Harbor-Macarthur, walk to Macarthur-Harbor, take the line 76 bus to Airport-Arrival Terminal, walk to Santa-Ana-Airport-SNA airport, fly to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY), then take the taxi to Big Sur. Alternatively, you can take the line 662 bus to The Depot At Santa Ana Dock 9, walk to Santa Ana, take the train to Los Angeles, take the train to Salinas, then take the taxi to Big Sur.

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