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How to get fromCupertino to Big Sur Riverby bus, taxi, train, car, or shuttle

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There are 6 ways to get from Cupertino to Big Sur River by bus, taxi, train, car, or shuttle

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  1. Bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from San Jose to Salinasbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the taxi from Salinas to Big Sur Rivertaxi taxi
    3h 53m
    $156–210

  2. Drive 96.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Cupertino to Big Sur Rivercar car 96.8 mi
    2h 2m
    $18–26

  3. Train, taxi

    1. Take the train from San Jose to Salinastrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the taxi from Salinas to Big Sur Rivertaxi taxi
    4h 35m
    $158–226

  4. Shuttle, taxi

    1. Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal B to Monterey Shuttle Stationshuttle bus Monterey Airbus from airport
    2. Take the taxi from Monterey Shuttle Station to Big Sur Rivertaxi taxi
    3h 59m
    $136–176

  5. Line 23 bus, bus, line 20 bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Stevens Creek & De Anza to Santa Clara & 2ndbus bus 23
    2. Take the bus from San Jose to Salinasbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7 to Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 4 Tylerbus bus 20
    4. Take the taxi from Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 4 Tyler to Big Sur Rivertaxi taxi
    4h 56m
    $112–153

  6. Train, line 20 bus, taxi

    1. Take the train from San Jose to Salinastrain train
    2. Take the bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7 to Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 4 Tylerbus bus 20
    3. Take the taxi from Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 4 Tyler to Big Sur Rivertaxi taxi
    5h 41m
    $112–169

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 117.3 mi
  • Duration: 3h 53m

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

There is no direct connection from Cupertino to Big Sur River. However, you can take the bus to Sunnyvale Transit Center, walk to Sunnyvale Caltrain Southbound, take the train to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound, walk to San Jose, take the bus to Salinas, then take the taxi to Big Sur River. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Sunnyvale Transit Center, walk to Sunnyvale Caltrain Southbound, take the train to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound, walk to San Jose, take the train to Salinas, then take the taxi to Big Sur River.

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