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How to get fromFresno to Big Sur Riverby bus, taxi, car, plane, or bus (Amtrak)

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There are 5 ways to get from Fresno to Big Sur River by bus, taxi, car, plane, or bus (Amtrak)

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  1. Bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Fresno, CA to Gilroybus bus
    2. Take the bus from Monterey / Gilroy Train Station to Salinas Transit Center / Gate 3bus bus 59
    3. Take the taxi from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 3 to Big Sur Rivertaxi taxi
    5h 7m
    $146–200

  2. Drive  180.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Fresno to Big Sur Rivercar car 180.1 mi
    3h 27m
    $33–48

  3. Fly, taxi

    1. Fly from Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane plane FAT - MRY
    2. Take the taxi from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to Big Sur Rivertaxi taxi
    5h 48m
    $131–361

  4. Bus, taxi via Seaside

    1. Take the bus from Fresno, CA to Gilroybus bus
    2. Take the bus from Monterey / Gilroy Train Station to Salinas Transit Center / Gate 3bus bus 59
    3. Take the taxi from Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 4 Tyler to Big Sur Rivertaxi taxi
    6h 6m
    $103–144

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Fresno, CA to Gilroybus bus
    2. Take the bus from Monterey / Gilroy Train Station to Salinas Intermodal Transit Centerbus bus 59
    3. Take the bus from Salinas to Carmel Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    7h 1m

Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) flights

Calendar66Weekly Planes
Duration5h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket$34Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 190.6 mi
  • Duration: 5h 7m

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

You can take a bus from Fresno, CA to Big Sur River via Gilroy, Monterey / Gilroy Train Station, Salinas, and Carmel Amtrak Bus Stop in around 7h 1m.

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