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How to get fromHonolulu to Big Surby plane, taxi, shuttle, or subway

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There are 4 ways to get from Honolulu to Big Sur by plane, taxi, shuttle, or subway

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  1. Fly to Monterey Regional Airport, taxi

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    1. Fly from Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane plane HNL - MRY
    2. Take the taxi from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to Big Surtaxi taxi
    9h 21m
    $278–873

  2. Fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, shuttle, taxi

    1. Fly from Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane HNL - 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
    9h 21m
    $388–1,173

  3. Fly to San Francisco International Airport, shuttle, taxi

    1. Fly from Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane HNL - SFO
    2. Take a shuttle bus from SFO Airport Terminal 3-Lower Level to Monterey Shuttle Stationshuttle bus
    3. Take the taxi from Monterey Shuttle Station to Big Surtaxi taxi
    10h 24m
    $328–513

  4. Fly to Oakland International Airport, BART, shuttle, taxi

    1. Fly from Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane HNL - OAK
    2. Take the subway from Coliseum to Milpitassubway subway
    3. Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal A to Monterey Shuttle Stationshuttle bus
    4. Take the taxi from Monterey Shuttle Station to Big Surtaxi taxi
    11h 1m
    $409–1,287

Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) flights

Calendar53Weekly Planes
Duration9hAverage Duration
Ticket$186Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,440.5 mi
  • Duration: 9h 21m

What companies run services between Honolulu, HI, USA and Big Sur, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Honolulu to Big Sur. However, you can take the bus to Lelepaua Airport Station, walk to Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL) airport, fly to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY), then take the taxi to Big Sur. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Lelepaua Airport Station, walk to Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL) airport, fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC), walk to SJC Airport Terminal A, take the shuttle to Monterey Shuttle Station, then take the taxi to Big Sur.

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