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

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

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  1. Fly John Wayne Airport Orange County to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, shuttle, taxi

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    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 15m
    $328–962

  2. Drive  334.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Irvine to Big Surcar car 334.3 mi
    6h 23m
    $61–89

  3. Train, taxi

    1. Take the train from Tustin to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Salinastrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Salinas to Big Surtaxi taxi
    11h 28m
    $244–392

  4. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center to San Jose Diridon Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from San Jose to Salinasbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Salinas to Big Surtaxi taxi
    12h 45m
    $210–298

  5. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Monterey Regional Airport, taxi

    1. Take the train from Tustin to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane plane LAX - MRY
    3. Take the taxi from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to Big Surtaxi taxi
    4h 51m
    $381–845

  6. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Tustin to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Barbara Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Santa Barbara to Salinasbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Salinas to Carmel Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    13h 15m
    $176–252

John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) flights

Calendar50Weekly Planes
Duration1h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$49Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 446.7 mi
  • Duration: 4h 15m

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

There is no direct connection from Irvine to Big Sur. However, you can 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. Alternatively, you can take the train to L.A. Union Station, walk to Los Angeles, take the train to Salinas, then take the taxi to Big Sur.

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