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

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

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  1. Fly John Wayne Airport Orange County to Monterey Regional Airport, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane plane SNA - MRY
    2. Take the taxi from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to Big Surtaxi taxi
    3h 30m
    $337–872

  2. Drive 325.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Fountain Valley to Big Surcar car 325.6 mi
    6h 10m
    $60–86

  3. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Westminster, CA - ABC Supermarket to Los Angeles, CA - Chinatown Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles to Salinasbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Salinas to Big Surtaxi taxi
    11h 15m

  4. Train, taxi

    1. Take the train from Tustin to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Salinastrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Salinas to Big Surtaxi taxi
    13h 3m
    $260–424

  5. Fly John Wayne Airport Orange County to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, shuttle, taxi

    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane SNA - SJC
    2. Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal A to Monterey Shuttle Stationshuttle bus
    3. Take the taxi from Monterey Shuttle Station to Big Surtaxi taxi
    5h 46m
    $327–972

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

    1. Take the train from Tustin to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    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 30m
    $382–847

  7. Bus, train, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Fullerton Park & Ride Dock 14 to 6th / Broadwaybus bus 460
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Salinastrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Salinas to Big Surtaxi taxi
    13h 47m
    $254–416

John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) flights

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration1h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$40Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 341.2 mi
  • Duration: 3h 30m

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

There is no direct connection from Fountain Valley to Big Sur. However, you can take the line 76 bus to Airport-Arrival Terminal, walk to Santa-Ana-Airport-SNA airport, fly to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY), then take the taxi to Big Sur. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Los Angeles, CA - Chinatown Station, walk to Main / College, take the line 76 bus to Alameda / Arcadia, walk to Los Angeles, take the bus to Salinas, then take the taxi to Big Sur.

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