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

The cheapest way to get from Irvine to Big Sur is to drive which costs $60 - $90 and takes 6h 23m.

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

The fastest way to get from Irvine to Big Sur is to fly and taxi which takes 1h 59m and costs $330 - $850.

How far is it from Irvine to Big Sur?

The distance between Irvine and Big Sur is 335 miles. The road distance is 336.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Irvine to Big Sur without a car is to train and taxi which takes 11h 28m and costs $250 - $430.

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

It takes approximately 1h 59m to get from Irvine to Big Sur, including transfers.

Can I drive from Irvine to Big Sur?

Yes, the driving distance between Irvine to Big Sur is 336 miles. It takes approximately 6h 23m to drive from Irvine to Big Sur.

Where can I stay near Big Sur?

There are 13+ hotels available in Big Sur.

Irvine to Big Sur - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, taxi, bus, and car

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

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
1h 59m
$338–842
Drive 334.3 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Irvine to Big Surcar 334.3 mi
6h 23m
$61–89
Train, taxi
1. Take the train from Tustin to L.A. Union Stationtrain
2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Salinastrain
3. Take the taxi from Salinas to Big Surtaxi
11h 28m
$259–422
Bus, taxi
1. Take the bus from Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center to San Jose Diridon Stationbus
2. Take the bus from San Jose to Salinasbus
3. Take the taxi from Salinas to Big Surtaxi
12h 45m
$218–312
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 15m
$328–957
Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Monterey Regional Airport, taxi
1. Take the train from Tustin to L.A. Union Stationtrain
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
4h 51m
$371–845
Train, bus (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Anaheim to Santa Barbaratrain Pacific Surfliner
2. Take the bus from Santa Barbara to Salinasbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
14h 52m
$201–314

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

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1h 15mAverage Duration

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Irvine to Big Sur.

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Distance: 333.3 mi
Duration: 1h 59m

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 Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) 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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