What is the cheapest way to get from Laguna Beach to Big Sur?

The cheapest way to get from Laguna Beach to Big Sur is to drive which costs $60 - $90 and takes 6h 31m.

What is the fastest way to get from Laguna Beach to Big Sur?

The fastest way to get from Laguna Beach to Big Sur is to fly and taxi which takes 2h 18m and costs $370 - $950.

Is there a direct bus between Laguna Beach and Big Sur?

No, there is no direct bus from Laguna Beach to Big Sur. However, there are services departing from Coast-Laguna and arriving at Carmel Rancho Blvd / Carmel Rancho Center via 7th & VA Hospital NW, Los Angeles, Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7 and Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 3 Pearl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 32m.

How far is it from Laguna Beach to Big Sur?

The distance between Laguna Beach and Big Sur is 348 miles. The road distance is 344 miles.

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

The best way to get from Laguna Beach to Big Sur without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 13h 14m and costs $210 - $330.

How long does it take to get from Laguna Beach to Big Sur?

It takes approximately 2h 18m to get from Laguna Beach to Big Sur, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Laguna Beach to Big Sur bus from?

Laguna Beach to Big Sur bus services, operated by OCTA, depart from Coast-Laguna station.

Where does the Laguna Beach to Big Sur bus arrive?

Laguna Beach to Big Sur bus services, operated by OCTA, arrive at 7Th-Channel station.

Can I drive from Laguna Beach to Big Sur?

Yes, the driving distance between Laguna Beach to Big Sur is 344 miles. It takes approximately 6h 31m to drive from Laguna Beach to Big Sur.

Where can I stay near Big Sur?

There are 14+ hotels available in Big Sur.

Laguna Beach to Big Sur - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, taxi, bus, and car

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

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Fly 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 18m
$378–921
Drive 342 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Laguna Beach to Big Surcar 342 mi
6h 31m
$63–91
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
13h 14m
$219–323
Train, taxi
1. Take the train from Santa Ana to Los Angelestrain
2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Salinastrain
3. Take the taxi from Salinas to Big Surtaxi
13h 21m
$265–437
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 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 34m
$368–1,021
Bus
1. Take the bus from Coast-Laguna to 7Th-Channelbus 1
2. Take the bus from Los Angeles to Salinasbus Ans 6238
15h 32m

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

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Distance: 346.5 mi
Duration: 2h 18m

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

You can take a bus from Coast-Laguna to Big Sur via 7Th-Channel, 7th & VA Hospital NW, 1st & Shelter E S, Downtown Long Beach Station, Union Station - Metro A-Line, Los Angeles, Salinas, Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7, Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 4 Tyler, Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 3 Pearl, and Carmel Rancho Blvd / Carmel Rancho Center in around 15h 32m.

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