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How to get fromGrand Canyon National Park to Big Surby bus, plane, taxi, train, car, or shuttle

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There are 7 ways to get from Grand Canyon National Park to Big Sur by bus, plane, taxi, train, car, or shuttle

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  1. Bus to Flagstaff, fly, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Grand Canyon Maswik Lodge to Flagstaff Pulliam Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Flagstaff (FLG) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane plane FLG - MRY
    3. Take the taxi from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to Big Surtaxi taxi
    7h 35m
    $213–534

  2. Drive 708.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Grand Canyon National Park to Big Surcar car 708.7 mi
    12h 27m
    $130–187

  3. Bus, train, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Grand Canyon Maswik Lodge to Flagstaff Amtrak Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Flagstaff to Los Angelestrain train
    3. Take the train from Los Angeles to Salinastrain train
    4. Take the taxi from Salinas to Big Surtaxi taxi
    25h 16m
    $453–838

  4. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Grand Canyon Maswik Lodge to Flagstaff Amtrak Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Flagstaff Amtrak Station to Phoenix Denny's Deer Valleybus bus
    3. Take the bus from Phoenix to Gilroybus bus
    4. Take the bus from Monterey / Gilroy Train Station to Salinas Transit Center / Gate 3bus bus 59
    5. Take the taxi from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 3 to Big Surtaxi taxi
    26h 55m
    $347–484

  5. Shuttle to Phoenix, fly, taxi

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Grand Canyon Village to Sky Harbor International Airportshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane plane PHX - MRY
    3. Take the taxi from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to Big Surtaxi taxi
    7h 35m
    $561–1,596

  6. Shuttle to Harry Reid International Airport, fly, taxi

    1. Take a shuttle bus from GC Village Bright Angel Lodge to Treasure Island Hotel and Casinoshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane plane LAS - MRY
    3. Take the taxi from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to Big Surtaxi taxi
    9h 27m
    $234–479

  7. Shuttle, bus

    1. Take a shuttle bus from GC Village Bright Angel Lodge to Treasure Island Hotel and Casinoshuttle bus
    2. Take the bus from South Strip Transit Terminal to Santa Barbarabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Santa Barbara to Salinasbus bus
    26h 56m
    $393–521

Flagstaff (FLG) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) flights

Calendar15Weekly Planes
Duration4h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket$65Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 705.5 mi
  • Duration: 7h 35m

What companies run services between Grand Canyon National Park, AZ, USA and Big Sur, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Grand Canyon National Park to Big Sur. However, you can walk to Maswik Lodge, take the bus to Flagstaff Pulliam Airport, walk to Flagstaff (FLG) airport, fly to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY), then take the taxi to Big Sur. Alternatively, you can walk to Maswik Lodge, take the bus to Flagstaff Amtrak Station, walk to Flagstaff, take the train to Los Angeles, take the train to Salinas, then take the taxi to Big Sur.

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