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How to get fromGolden Gate Bridge to Big Surby unknown, ferry, train, bus, taxi, plane, or shuttle

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There are 6 ways to get from Golden Gate Bridge to Big Sur by unknown, ferry, train, bus, taxi, plane, or shuttle

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  1. Travel, ferry, Caltrain, bus, taxi

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    1. Walk from Golden Gate Bridge to Alcatraz Islandunknown unknown
    2. Take the ferry from Alcatraz Island to Pier 33ferry ferry
    3. Take the train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain train
    4. Take the bus from San Jose to Salinasbus bus
    5. Take the taxi from Salinas to Big Surtaxi taxi
    5h 29m

  2. Travel, ferry, train, taxi via Don Chee Way/Steuart St

    1. Walk from Golden Gate Bridge to Alcatraz Islandunknown unknown
    2. Take the ferry from Alcatraz Island to Pier 33ferry ferry
    3. Take the train from Oakland to Salinastrain train
    4. Take the taxi from Salinas to Big Surtaxi taxi
    6h 21m

  3. Travel, ferry, fly, taxi

    1. Walk from Golden Gate Bridge to Alcatraz Islandunknown unknown
    2. Take the ferry from Alcatraz Island to Pier 33ferry ferry
    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 14m

  4. Travel, ferry, shuttle

    1. Walk from Golden Gate Bridge to Alcatraz Islandunknown unknown
    2. Take the ferry from Alcatraz Island to Pier 33ferry ferry
    3. Take a shuttle bus from SFO Airport International to Monterey Shuttle Stationshuttle bus
    6h 35m

  5. Travel, ferry, bus, taxi

    1. Walk from Golden Gate Bridge to Alcatraz Islandunknown unknown
    2. Take the ferry from Alcatraz Island to Pier 33ferry ferry
    3. Take the bus from San Francisco to San Jose Diridon Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from San Jose to Salinasbus bus
    5. Take the taxi from Salinas to Big Surtaxi taxi
    5h 55m

  6. Travel, ferry, train, taxi

    1. Walk from Golden Gate Bridge to Alcatraz Islandunknown unknown
    2. Take the ferry from Alcatraz Island to Pier 33ferry ferry
    3. Take the train from Oakland to Salinastrain train
    4. Take the taxi from Salinas to Big Surtaxi taxi
    6h 23m

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: 160.6 mi
  • Duration: 5h 29m

What companies run services between Golden Gate Bridge, CA, USA and Big Sur, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Golden Gate Bridge to Big Sur. However, you can travel to Alcatraz Island, take the ferry to Pier 33, walk to Kearny St & North Point St, take the line 8 bus to Stockton St & Washington St, walk to Chinatown - Rose Pak Station, 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 bus to Salinas, then take the taxi to Big Sur. Alternatively, you can travel to Alcatraz Island, take the ferry to Pier 33, walk to The Embarcadero & Bay St, take the vehicle to Don Chee Way/Steuart St, walk to Embarcadero, take the subway to Lake Merritt, walk to Oakland, take the train to Salinas, then take the taxi to Big Sur.

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