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

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

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  1. Bus to San Diego International Airport, fly to Monterey Regional Airport, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Escondido Transit Center to Pacific Hwy & Broadwaybus bus
    2. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane plane SAN - MRY
    3. Take the taxi from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to Big Surtaxi taxi
    4h 36m
    $240–440

  2. Drive 394.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Escondido to Big Surcar car 394.8 mi
    7h 24m
    $72–105

  3. Train, taxi

    1. Take the train from Oceanside to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Salinastrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Salinas to Big Surtaxi taxi
    14h 13m
    $280–476

  4. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop 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
    15h 21m
    $240–349

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

    1. Take the bus from Escondido Transit Center to Pacific Hwy & Broadwaybus bus
    2. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane SAN - SJC
    3. Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal A to Monterey Shuttle Stationshuttle bus
    4. Take the taxi from Monterey Shuttle Station to Big Surtaxi taxi
    6h 40m
    $210–450

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

    1. Take the bus from 301 Mission Ave STE 205, Oceanside, CA to LAX Terminal 3 Upper Level dropoffbus bus
    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
    6h 37m
    $412–912

  7. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Oceanside to Santa Barbaratrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the bus from Santa Barbara to Salinasbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    16h 2m
    $222–358

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

Calendar32Weekly Planes
Duration2h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket$41Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 441.9 mi
  • Duration: 4h 36m

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

There is no direct connection from Escondido to Big Sur. However, you can take the bus to Pacific Hwy & Broadway, walk to Broadway & Pacific Hwy, take the line 923 bus to N Harbor Dr & Harbor Island Dr, 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 vehicle to Oceanside Transit Center, walk to Oceanside, take the train to Los Angeles, take the train to Salinas, then take the taxi to Big Sur.

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