There are 7 ways to get from Daly City to Big Sur by train, bus, taxi, car, plane, 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.
Caltrain, bus, taxi
best- Take the train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain
- Take the bus from San Jose to Salinasbus
- Take the taxi from Salinas to Big Surtaxi
4h 33mDrive 137.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Daly City to Big Surcar 137.3 mi
2h 39m$26–37Caltrain, train, taxi
- Take the train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain
- Take the train from San Jose to Salinastrain
- Take the taxi from Salinas to Big Surtaxi
5h 18m$191–251Fly, taxi
- Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane SFO - MRY
- Take the taxi from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to Big Surtaxi
2h 53m$434–681Caltrain, train, taxi via John Daly Blvd & Mission St
- Take the train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain
- Take the train from San Jose to Salinastrain
- Take the taxi from Salinas to Big Surtaxi
5h 47m$184–242Line 14 bus, bus, taxi
- Take the bus from Mission St & San Jose Ave to Mission St & 4th Stbus 14 / ...
- Take the bus from San Francisco to San Jose Diridon Stationbus
- Take the bus from San Jose to Salinasbus
- Take the taxi from Salinas to Big Surtaxi
5h 57mShuttle, taxi
- Take a shuttle bus from SFO Airport International to Monterey Shuttle StationMonterey Airbus from airport
- Take the taxi from Monterey Shuttle Station to Big Surtaxi
4h 35m$154–191
San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Daly City to Big Sur is to drive which costs $25 - $40 and takes 2h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Daly City to Big Sur is to drive which takes 2h 39m and costs $25 - $40.
The distance between Daly City and Big Sur is 150 miles. The road distance is 138.1 miles.
The best way to get from Daly City to Big Sur without a car is to Caltrain and bus and taxi which takes 4h 33m and costs .
It takes approximately 4h 33m to get from Daly City to Big Sur, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Daly City to Big Sur is 138 miles. It takes approximately 2h 39m to drive from Daly City to Big Sur.
There are 11+ hotels available in Big Sur.
What companies run services between Daly City, CA, USA and Big Sur, CA, USA?
There is no direct connection from Daly City to Big Sur. However, you can take the subway to Millbrae, walk to Millbrae 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. Alternatively, you can take the subway to Millbrae, walk to Millbrae 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.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Monterey Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $25–200
- Phone
- +1 800-660-4287
- Website
- Cal Train
Train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Website
- Cal Train
- Schedules at
- Cal Train
- One-way Adult
- $7–10
Train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Website
- Cal Train
- Schedules at
- Cal Train
- One-way Adult
- $7–10
Train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Website
- Cal Train
- Schedules at
- Cal Train
- One-way Adult
- $7–10
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from San Jose to Salinas
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–60
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from San Jose to Salinas
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–60
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from San Jose to Salinas
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from San Jose to Salinas
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Mission St & San Jose Ave to Mission St & 4th St
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency
- Schedules at
- San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency Routes
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from San Francisco to San Jose Diridon Station
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $7–11
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1 831-373-7777
- Website
- Groome Transportation
Shuttle from SFO Airport International to Monterey Shuttle Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $55–70
- Schedules at
- Groome Transportation
- Standard Rate
- $55–70
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Estimated price
- $90–170
Sal's Salinas Taxi Co
- Phone
- +1 831-422-7276
Yellow Cab
- Phone
- +1 831-424-1234
- Website
- yellowcab1234.com
Sal's Salinas Taxi Co
- Phone
- +1 831-422-7276
Yellow Cab
- Phone
- +1 831-424-1234
- Website
- yellowcab1234.com
Sal's Salinas Taxi Co
- Phone
- +1 831-422-7276
Yellow Cab
- Phone
- +1 831-424-1234
- Website
- yellowcab1234.com
Sal's Salinas Taxi Co
- Phone
- +1 831-422-7276
Yellow Cab
- Phone
- +1 831-424-1234
- Website
- yellowcab1234.com
Sal's Salinas Taxi Co
- Phone
- +1 831-422-7276
Yellow Cab
- Phone
- +1 831-424-1234
- Website
- yellowcab1234.com
Sal's Salinas Taxi Co
- Phone
- +1 831-422-7276
Yellow Cab
- Phone
- +1 831-424-1234
- Website
- yellowcab1234.com
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