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

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There are 5 ways to get from Emeryville to Big Sur by bus, taxi, train, car, subway, plane, or shuttle

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  1. Bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Emeryville to Salinasbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the taxi from Salinas to Big Surtaxi taxi
    3h 50m
    $180–226

  2. Drive 141 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Emeryville to Big Surcar car 141 mi
    2h 40m
    $26–38

  3. Train, taxi

    1. Take the train from Emeryville to Salinastrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the taxi from Salinas to Big Surtaxi taxi
    4h 32m
    $177–243

  4. BART, fly, taxi

    1. Take the subway from MacArthur to San Francisco International Airportsubway subway
    2. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane plane SFO - MRY
    3. Take the taxi from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to Big Surtaxi taxi
    3h 51m
    $296–684

  5. BART, shuttle

    1. Take the subway from MacArthur to San Francisco International Airportsubway subway Yellow-S / ...
    2. Take a shuttle bus from SFO Airport International to Monterey Shuttle Stationshuttle bus Monterey Airbus from airport
    6h 12m
    $143–182

San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) flights

Calendar26Weekly Planes
Duration1h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket$22Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 163.1 mi
  • Duration: 3h 50m

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

There is no direct connection from Emeryville to Big Sur. However, you can take the bus to Salinas then take the taxi to Big Sur. Alternatively, you can take the train to Salinas then take the taxi to Big Sur.

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