What is the cheapest way to get from Irvine (Station) to Big Sur?

The cheapest way to get from Irvine (Station) to Big Sur is to drive which costs $60 - $90 and takes 6h 21m.

What is the fastest way to get from Irvine (Station) to Big Sur?

The fastest way to get from Irvine (Station) to Big Sur is to fly and taxi which takes 2h 10m and costs $360 - $950.

How far is it from Irvine (Station) to Big Sur?

The distance between Irvine (Station) and Big Sur is 344 miles. The road distance is 335.8 miles.

How do I travel from Irvine (Station) to Big Sur without a car?

The best way to get from Irvine (Station) to Big Sur without a car is to train and taxi which takes 11h 29m and costs $250 - $430.

How long does it take to get from Irvine (Station) to Big Sur?

It takes approximately 2h 10m to get from Irvine (Station) to Big Sur, including transfers.

Can I drive from Irvine (Station) to Big Sur?

Yes, the driving distance between Irvine (Station) to Big Sur is 336 miles. It takes approximately 6h 21m to drive from Irvine (Station) to Big Sur.

Where can I stay near Big Sur?

There are 13+ hotels available in Big Sur.

Irvine (Station) to Big Sur - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, taxi, and bus

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

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Fly John Wayne Airport Orange County to Monterey Regional Airport, taxi
best
1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane SNA - MRY
2. Take the taxi from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to Big Surtaxi
2h 10m
$364–904
Drive 333.9 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Irvine (Station) to Big Surcar 333.9 mi
6h 21m
$61–88
Train, taxi
1. Take the train from Irvine to Los Angelestrain
2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Salinastrain
3. Take the taxi from Salinas to Big Surtaxi
11h 29m
$254–429
Bus, taxi
1. Take the bus from Santa Ana Bus Stop to San Jose Diridon Stationbus
2. Take the bus from San Jose to Salinasbus
3. Take the taxi from Salinas to Big Surtaxi
12h 24m
$217–314
Fly John Wayne Airport Orange County 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 SNA - SJC
2. Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal A to Monterey Shuttle Stationshuttle
3. Take the taxi from Monterey Shuttle Station to Big Surtaxi
4h 26m
$354–1,004
Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Monterey Regional Airport, taxi
1. Take the train from Irvine to Los Angelestrain
2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane LAX - MRY
3. Take the taxi from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to Big Surtaxi
5h 1m
$386–862
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Irvine to L.A. Union Stationtrain
2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Barbara Bus Stopbus
3. Take the bus from Santa Barbara to Salinasbus
13h 28m
$178–249

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

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Distance: 341.7 mi
Duration: 2h 10m

What companies run services between Irvine (Station), CA, USA and Big Sur, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Irvine (Station) to Big Sur. However, you can take the taxi to Santa-Ana-Airport-SNA airport, fly to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY), then take the taxi to Big Sur. Alternatively, you can take the train to Los Angeles, take the train to Salinas, then take the taxi to Big Sur.

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