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How to get fromLos Gatos to Big Surby bus, taxi, train, car, or shuttle

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There are 5 ways to get from Los Gatos to Big Sur by bus, taxi, train, car, or shuttle

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  1. Bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from San Jose to Salinasbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the taxi from Salinas to Big Surtaxi taxi
    3h 44m
    $166–207

  2. Drive 89.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Los Gatos to Big Surcar car 89.1 mi
    1h 48m
    $17–24

  3. Train, taxi

    1. Take the train from San Jose to Salinastrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the taxi from Salinas to Big Surtaxi taxi
    4h 28m
    $168–223

  4. Train, taxi via Los Gatos-Saratoga & University

    1. Take the train from San Jose to Salinastrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the taxi from Salinas to Big Surtaxi taxi
    4h 29m
    $168–223

  5. Line 27 bus, line 60 bus, shuttle, line 5 bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Los Gatos-Saratoga & University to Winchester Stationbus bus 27
    2. Take the bus from Winchester Station to SJC Airport Terminal Bbus bus 60
    3. Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal B to Monterey Shuttle Stationshuttle bus
    4. Take the bus from Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 3 Pearl to Carmel Rancho Blvd / Carmel Rancho Centerbus bus 5
    5. Take the taxi from Carmel Rancho Blvd / Carmel Rancho Center to Big Surtaxi taxi
    5h 11m
    $128–166

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 115.2 mi
  • Duration: 3h 44m

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

There is no direct connection from Los Gatos to Big Sur. However, you can take the line 27 bus to Winchester Station, walk to Winchester Station, take the vehicle to Diridon Station, walk to San Jose, take the bus to Salinas, then take the taxi to Big Sur. Alternatively, you can take the line 27 bus to Winchester Station, walk to Winchester Station, take the vehicle to Diridon Station, walk to San Jose, take the train to Salinas, then take the taxi to Big Sur.

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