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

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

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

    best
    1. Take the train from Covina to L.A. Union Stationtrain 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
    4h 35m
    $379–843

  2. Drive  312.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Covina to Big Surcar car 312.5 mi
    5h 57m
    $57–83

  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
    11h 12m
    $242–390

  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
    12h 29m
    $228–312

  5. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, shuttle, taxi

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane LAX - 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 48m
    $259–793

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

    1. Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane ONT - 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 28m
    $324–982

  7. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Downtown 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
    14h 29m
    $147–197

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) flights

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Duration1h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket$35Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 334.8 mi
  • Duration: 4h 35m

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

There is no direct connection from Covina to Big Sur. However, 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. Alternatively, you can take the train to L.A. Union Station, walk to Los Angeles, take the train to Salinas, then take the taxi to Big Sur.

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