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How to get fromHouston Airport (IAH) to Big Surby plane, taxi, bus, train, shuttle, or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Houston Airport (IAH) to Big Sur by plane, taxi, bus, train, shuttle, or car

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  1. Fly George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Monterey Regional Airport, taxi

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    1. Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane plane IAH - MRY
    2. Take the taxi from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to Big Surtaxi taxi
    6h 28m
    $217–627

  2. Bus to William P. Hobby Airport, fly to Monterey Regional Airport, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Bush IAH Term E - Downtown Direct to Hobby Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane plane HOU - MRY
    3. Take the taxi from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to Big Surtaxi taxi
    8h 39m
    $269–875

  3. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Bush IAH Terminal C to Pierce St @ Travis Stbus bus 102
    2. Take the bus from Downtown Houston to Dallas Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Barbara Bus Stopbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Santa Barbara to Salinasbus bus
    6. Take the taxi from Salinas to Big Surtaxi taxi
    2d
    $484–811

  4. Train, taxi

    1. Take the train from Houston to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Salinastrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Salinas to Big Surtaxi taxi
    2d
    $754–1,515

  5. Fly George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, shuttle, taxi

    1. Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane IAH - 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
    8h 33m
    $298–687

  6. Fly George Bush Intercontinental Airport to San Francisco International Airport, shuttle, taxi

    1. Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane IAH - 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
    8h 9m
    $256–531

  7. Drive 1,800 mi

    1. Drive from Houston Airport (IAH) to Big Surcar car 1,800 mi
    30h 5m
    $329–475

George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) flights

Calendar61Weekly Planes
Duration6h 46mAverage Duration
Ticket$122Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,623.1 mi
  • Duration: 6h 28m

What companies run services between Houston Airport (IAH), USA and Big Sur, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Houston Airport (IAH) to Big Sur. However, you can fly to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) then take the taxi to Big Sur. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Hobby Airport, walk to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) airport, fly to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY), then take the taxi to Big Sur.

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