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

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

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  1. Fly San Diego International Airport to Monterey Regional Airport, taxi

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    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane plane SAN - MRY
    2. Take the taxi from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to Big Surtaxi taxi
    4h 46m
    $244–450

  2. Drive 394 mi

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    1. Drive from Del Mar to Big Surcar car 394 mi
    7h 26m
    $72–104

  3. Train, taxi

    1. Take the train from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Salinastrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Salinas to Big Surtaxi taxi
    13h 45m
    $282–485

  4. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Oceanside Transportation Center to San Jose Diridon Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from San Jose to Salinasbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Salinas to Big Surtaxi taxi
    14h 16m
    $228–335

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

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane SAN - 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 50m
    $214–460

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

    1. Take the train from Solana Beach Amtrak Station 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
    7h 16m
    $394–908

  7. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Oceanside to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Barbara Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Santa Barbara to Salinasbus bus
    16h 33m
    $188–270

San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) flights

Calendar47Weekly Planes
Duration3h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket$40Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Del Mar to Big Sur.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 435.8 mi
  • Duration: 4h 46m

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

There is no direct connection from Del Mar to Big Sur. However, you can take the line 101 bus to Hwy 101 & Lomas Santa Fe Dr, walk to Solana Beach Station, take the train to San Diego - Old Town, walk to Old Town Transit Center, take the bus to Terminal 1 Transportation Island, walk to San Diego International Airport (SAN) airport, fly to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY), then take the taxi to Big Sur. Alternatively, you can take the line 101 bus to Hwy 101 & Lomas Santa Fe Dr, walk to Solana Beach Amtrak Station, take the train to Los Angeles, take the train to Salinas, then take the taxi to Big Sur.

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