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How to get fromHuntington Beach to Big Surby plane, taxi, train, bus, car, or shuttle

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There are 6 ways to get from Huntington Beach to Big Sur by plane, taxi, train, bus, car, or shuttle

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  1. Fly to Monterey Regional Airport, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane plane SNA - MRY
    2. Take the taxi from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to Big Surtaxi taxi
    2h 15m
    $379–922

  2. Drive 326 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Huntington Beach to Big Surcar car 326 mi
    6h 16m
    $60–86

  3. Train, taxi

    1. Take the train from Santa Ana to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Salinastrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Salinas to Big Surtaxi taxi
    11h 40m
    $315–497

  4. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles to Salinasbus bus Ans 6238
    2. Take the taxi from Salinas to Big Surtaxi taxi
    12h 50m
    $225–297

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

    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane SNA - 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
    4h 31m
    $369–1,022

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles to Salinasbus bus Ans 6238
    14h 54m
    $168–234

John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) flights

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration1h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$40Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 343.6 mi
  • Duration: 2h 15m

What companies run services between Huntington Beach, CA, USA and Big Sur, CA, USA?

Jefferson Lines operates a bus from Los Angeles to Salinas twice a week. Tickets cost $80–120 and the journey takes 8h 10m.

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