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

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There are 6 ways to get from Fairfield to Big Sur by train, taxi, bus, car, subway, plane, or shuttle

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  1. Train, taxi via Oakland

    best
    1. Take the train from Suisun-Fairfield to Oaklandtrain train
    2. Take the train from Oakland to Salinastrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Salinas to Big Surtaxi taxi
    6h 17m
    $186–277

  2. Drive 173.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Fairfield to Big Surcar car 173.5 mi
    3h 11m
    $32–46

  3. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Suisun City Bus Stop to Oaklandbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Oakland to Salinasbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Salinas to Big Surtaxi taxi
    6h 34m
    $188–245

  4. Train, BART, fly, taxi

    1. Take the train from Suisun-Fairfield to Richmondtrain train
    2. Take the subway from Richmond to San Francisco International Airportsubway subway
    3. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane plane SFO - MRY
    4. Take the taxi from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to Big Surtaxi taxi
    4h 52m
    $309–710

  5. Train, taxi

    1. Take the train from Martinez to Salinastrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the taxi from Salinas to Big Surtaxi taxi
    6h 35m
    $186–277

  6. Train, BART, shuttle

    1. Take the train from Suisun-Fairfield to Richmondtrain train
    2. Take the subway from Richmond to San Francisco International Airportsubway subway
    3. Take a shuttle bus from SFO Airport International to Monterey Shuttle Stationshuttle bus
    7h 14m
    $156–208

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: 202.9 mi
  • Duration: 6h 17m

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

There is no direct connection from Fairfield to Big Sur. However, you can take the train to Oakland, take the train to Salinas, then take the taxi to Big Sur. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Oakland, walk to West Oakland, take the subway to Lake Merritt, walk to Oakland, take the bus to Salinas, then take the taxi to Big Sur.

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