There are 7 ways to get from Larkspur Ferry Terminal to Big Sur by ferry, train, bus, taxi, car, plane, 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.
Ferry, Caltrain, bus, taxi
best- Take the ferry from Larkspur Ferry Terminal to Oracle Park Ferry Terminalferry
- Take the train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain
- Take the bus from San Jose to Salinasbus
- Take the taxi from Salinas to Big Surtaxi
5h 44m$176–218Drive 155.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Larkspur Ferry Terminal to Big Surcar 155.2 mi
3h 6m$29–41Ferry, train, taxi
- Take the ferry from Larkspur to San Francisco-Gate Cferry
- Take the train from Oakland to Salinastrain
- Take the taxi from Salinas to Big Surtaxi
6h 17m$183–258Bus, taxi
- Take the bus from San Francisco to San Jose Diridon Stationbus
- Take the bus from San Jose to Salinasbus
- Take the taxi from Salinas to Big Surtaxi
6h 27m$170–213Ferry, Caltrain, train, taxi
- Take the ferry from Larkspur Ferry Terminal to Oracle Park Ferry Terminalferry
- Take the train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain
- Take the train from San Jose to Salinastrain
- Take the taxi from Salinas to Big Surtaxi
6h 29m$180–244Bus, fly, taxi
- Take the bus from Larkspur - pickup to San Francisco Airportbus
- Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane SFO - MRY
- Take the taxi from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to Big Surtaxi
3h 48m$327–702Bus, shuttle, taxi
- Take the bus from Larkspur - pickup to San Francisco Airportbus
- Take a shuttle bus from SFO Airport International to Monterey Shuttle Station
- Take the taxi from Monterey Shuttle Station to Big Surtaxi
5h 26m$177–212
San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Larkspur Ferry Terminal to Big Sur is to drive which costs $28 - $45 and takes 3h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Larkspur Ferry Terminal to Big Sur is to drive which takes 3h 6m and costs $28 - $45.
The distance between Larkspur Ferry Terminal and Big Sur is 173 miles. The road distance is 156.1 miles.
The best way to get from Larkspur Ferry Terminal to Big Sur without a car is to ferry and Caltrain and bus and taxi which takes 5h 44m and costs $170 - $220.
It takes approximately 5h 44m to get from Larkspur Ferry Terminal to Big Sur, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Larkspur Ferry Terminal to Big Sur is 156 miles. It takes approximately 3h 6m to drive from Larkspur Ferry Terminal to Big Sur.
There are 15+ hotels available in Big Sur.
What companies run services between Larkspur Ferry Terminal, CA, USA and Big Sur, CA, USA?
There is no direct connection from Larkspur Ferry Terminal to Big Sur. However, you can walk to Larkspur Ferry Terminal, take the ferry to Oracle Park Ferry Terminal, walk to San Francisco Caltrain Southbound, take the train to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound, walk to San Jose, take the bus to Salinas, then take the taxi to Big Sur. Alternatively, you can walk to Larkspur, take the ferry to San Francisco-Gate C, walk to Embarcadero, take the subway to Lake Merritt, walk to Oakland, take the train to Salinas, then take the taxi to Big Sur.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Monterey Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $24–200
- Phone
- +1 800-660-4287
- Website
- Cal Train
Train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $9–12
- Website
- Cal Train
- Schedules at
- Cal Train
- One-way Adult
- $9–12
Train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $9–12
- Website
- Cal Train
- Schedules at
- Cal Train
- One-way Adult
- $9–12
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from San Jose to Salinas
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $13–19
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from San Jose to Salinas
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $13–19
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 415-921-5858
- [email protected]
- Website
- Golden Gate Bridge Highway and Transportation District
Ferry from Larkspur Ferry Terminal to Oracle Park Ferry Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $14–17
- Website
- Golden Gate Bridge Highway and Transportation District
- Schedules at
- Golden Gate Ferry Schedules
- Adult
- $14
Ferry from Larkspur to San Francisco-Gate C
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $14
- Website
- Golden Gate Bridge Highway and Transportation District
- Schedules at
- Golden Gate Ferry Schedules
- Adult
- $14
Ferry from Larkspur Ferry Terminal to Oracle Park Ferry Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $14–17
- Website
- Golden Gate Bridge Highway and Transportation District
- Schedules at
- Golden Gate Ferry Schedules
- Adult
- $14
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Estimated price
- $90–170
Sal's Salinas Taxi Co
- Phone
- +1 831-422-7276
Yellow Cab
- Phone
- +1 831-424-1234
- Website
- yellowcab1234.com
Sal's Salinas Taxi Co
- Phone
- +1 831-422-7276
Yellow Cab
- Phone
- +1 831-424-1234
- Website
- yellowcab1234.com
Sal's Salinas Taxi Co
- Phone
- +1 831-422-7276
Yellow Cab
- Phone
- +1 831-424-1234
- Website
- yellowcab1234.com
Sal's Salinas Taxi Co
- Phone
- +1 831-422-7276
Yellow Cab
- Phone
- +1 831-424-1234
- Website
- yellowcab1234.com
Sal's Salinas Taxi Co
- Phone
- +1 831-422-7276
Yellow Cab
- Phone
- +1 831-424-1234
- Website
- yellowcab1234.com
Sal's Salinas Taxi Co
- Phone
- +1 831-422-7276
Yellow Cab
- Phone
- +1 831-424-1234
- Website
- yellowcab1234.com
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