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How to get fromLos Angeles to Big Sur Riverby plane, taxi, train, bus, car, or shuttle

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There are 8 ways to get from Los Angeles to Big Sur River by plane, taxi, train, bus, car, or shuttle

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  1. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Monterey Regional Airport, taxi

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    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane plane LAX - MRY
    2. Take the taxi from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to Big Sur Rivertaxi taxi
    3h 35m
    $373–833

  2. Drive 296 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Los Angeles to Big Sur Rivercar car 296 mi
    5h 48m
    $54–78

  3. Train, taxi

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Salinastrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the taxi from Salinas to Big Sur Rivertaxi taxi
    9h 27m
    $246–404

  4. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Barbara Bus Stopbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Santa Barbara to Salinasbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 4 Tyler to Big Sur Rivertaxi taxi
    10h 32m
    $184–261

  5. Fly Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Monterey Regional Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane plane BUR - MRY
    2. Take the taxi from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to Big Sur Rivertaxi taxi
    3h 30m
    $562–929

  6. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, shuttle, taxi

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane LAX - 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 Sur Rivertaxi taxi
    5h 48m
    $238–783

  7. Fly Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, shuttle, taxi

    1. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane BUR - 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 Sur Rivertaxi taxi
    5h 46m
    $627–929

  8. Line 43 bus to John Wayne Airport Orange County, fly to Monterey Regional Airport, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 1 to Harbor And Macarthurbus bus
    2. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane plane SNA - MRY
    3. Take the taxi from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to Big Sur Rivertaxi taxi
    6h 9m
    $347–890

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) flights

Calendar14Weekly Planes
Duration1h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket$35Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Los Angeles to Big Sur River.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 311.2 mi
  • Duration: 3h 35m

What companies run services between Los Angeles, CA, USA and Big Sur River, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Los Angeles to Big Sur River. However, you can take the bus to LAX Tom Bradley International Terminal, walk to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) airport, fly to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY), then take the taxi to Big Sur River. Alternatively, you can take the train to Salinas then take the taxi to Big Sur River.

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