There are 5 ways to get from Escalon to Big Sur by train, taxi, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, taxi
best- Take the train from Lathrop/Manteca Station to San Jose Station Diridontrain Ace
- Take the train from San Jose to Salinastrain
- Take the taxi from Salinas to Big Surtaxi
6h 2m$219–285Drive 158.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Escalon to Big Surcar 158.3 mi
3h 14m$29–42Bus, taxi
- Take the bus from Escalon Park and Ride & Main Street to Downtown Transit Center Weber Avenuebus 95
- Take the bus from Stockton to San Josebus
- Take the bus from San Jose to Salinasbus
- Take the taxi from Salinas to Big Surtaxi
7h 37m$190–254Train, bus, taxi
- Take the train from Lathrop/Manteca Station to San Jose Station Diridontrain Ace
- Take the bus from San Jose to Salinasbus
- Take the taxi from Salinas to Big Surtaxi
7h 41m$174–223Train, taxi via Manteca Transit Center
- Take the train from Lathrop/Manteca Station to San Jose Station Diridontrain Ace
- Take the train from San Jose to Salinastrain
- Take the taxi from Salinas to Big Surtaxi
8h 26m$176–238
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Escalon to Big Sur is to drive which costs $28 - $45 and takes 3h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Escalon to Big Sur is to drive which takes 3h 14m and costs $28 - $45.
The distance between Escalon and Big Sur is 204 miles. The road distance is 159.3 miles.
The best way to get from Escalon to Big Sur without a car is to train and taxi which takes 6h 2m and costs $210 - $290.
It takes approximately 6h 2m to get from Escalon to Big Sur, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Escalon to Big Sur is 159 miles. It takes approximately 3h 14m to drive from Escalon to Big Sur.
There are 13+ hotels available in Big Sur.
What companies run services between Escalon, CA, USA and Big Sur, CA, USA?
There is no direct connection from Escalon to Big Sur. However, you can take the taxi to Lathrop/Manteca Station, take the train to San Jose Station Diridon, walk to San Jose, take the train to Salinas, then take the taxi to Big Sur. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Downtown Transit Center Weber Avenue, walk to Downtown Transit Center Lane B, take the line 44 bus to Aurora & Channel Northbound, walk to Stockton, take the bus to San Jose, take the bus to Salinas, then take the taxi to Big Sur.
- Phone
- +1 800-411-7245
- Website
- acerail.com
Train from Lathrop/Manteca Station to San Jose Station Diridon
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $12–16
- Website
- https://acerail.com
Train from Lathrop/Manteca Station to San Jose Station Diridon
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $12–16
- Website
- https://acerail.com
Train from Lathrop/Manteca Station to San Jose Station Diridon
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $12–16
- Website
- https://acerail.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from San Jose to Salinas
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $22–45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from San Jose to Salinas
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $22–45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- (209) 943-1111
- Website
- sanjoaquinrtd.com
Bus from Escalon Park and Ride & Main Street to Downtown Transit Center Weber Avenue
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $1–7
- Website
- https://sanjoaquinrtd.com/
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Stockton to San Jose
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $28–40
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Bus from San Jose to Salinas
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $20–30
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Bus from San Jose to Salinas
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $20–30
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Estimated price
- $140–170
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
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