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How to get fromFishermans Wharf to Big Surby train, bus, taxi, car, plane, tram, subway, or shuttle

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There are 7 ways to get from Fishermans Wharf to Big Sur by train, bus, taxi, car, plane, tram, subway, or shuttle

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  1. Caltrain, bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain train
    2. Take the bus from San Jose to Salinasbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Salinas to Big Surtaxi taxi
    5h 1m
    $171–213

  2. Drive 142.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Fishermans Wharf to Big Surcar car 142.7 mi
    2h 49m
    $27–38

  3. Caltrain, train, taxi

    1. Take the train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain train
    2. Take the train from San Jose to Salinastrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Salinas to Big Surtaxi taxi
    5h 28m
    $172–229

  4. Fly, taxi

    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane plane SFO - MRY
    2. Take the taxi from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to Big Surtaxi taxi
    3h 41m
    $297–685

  5. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from San Francisco 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
    5h 27m
    $169–214

  6. Caltrain, train, taxi via Columbus Ave & Bay St

    1. Take the train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain train
    2. Take the train from San Jose to Salinastrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Salinas to Big Surtaxi taxi
    5h 46m
    $172–229

  7. Tram, BART, shuttle, line 5 bus, taxi

    1. Take the tram from Jones St & Beach St to Market St & 5th Sttram tram F
    2. Take the subway from Powell Street to San Francisco International Airportsubway subway
    3. Take a shuttle bus from SFO Airport International to Monterey Shuttle Stationshuttle bus
    4. Take the bus from Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 3 Pearl to Carmel Rancho Blvd / Carmel Rancho Centerbus bus 5
    5. Take the taxi from Carmel Rancho Blvd / Carmel Rancho Center to Big Surtaxi taxi
    6h 12m
    $144–183

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

Map of how to get from Fishermans Wharf to Big Sur.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 155.2 mi
  • Duration: 5h 1m

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

There is no direct connection from Fishermans Wharf to Big Sur. However, you can take the line 30 bus to Townsend St & 4th St, walk to San Francisco Caltrain Southbound, take the train to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound, walk to San Jose, take the bus to Salinas, then take the taxi to Big Sur. Alternatively, you can take the vehicle to 4th St & King St, walk to San Francisco Caltrain Southbound, take the train to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound, walk to San Jose, take the train to Salinas, then take the taxi to Big Sur.

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