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How to get fromMiami to Big Surby plane, taxi, bus, train, car, or shuttle

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There are 10 ways to get from Miami to Big Sur by plane, taxi, bus, train, car, or shuttle

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  1. Fly Miami International Airport to Monterey Regional Airport, taxi

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    1. Fly from Miami International Airport (MIA) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane plane MIA - MRY
    2. Take the taxi from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to Big Surtaxi taxi
    9h 28m
    $235–720

  2. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Miami Airport Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Dallas Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Barbara Bus Stopbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Santa Barbara to Salinasbus bus
    6. Take the taxi from Salinas to Big Surtaxi taxi
    3d 1h
    $679–1,171

  3. Train, taxi

    1. Take the train from Miami Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Emeryvilletrain train
    3. Take the train from Emeryville to Salinastrain train
    4. Take the taxi from Salinas to Big Surtaxi taxi
    4d 10h
    $1,601–3,176

  4. Drive 2,952.5 mi

    1. Drive from Miami to Big Surcar car 2,952.5 mi
    2d
    $539–779

  5. Fly Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport to Monterey Regional Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane plane FLL - MRY
    2. Take the taxi from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to Big Surtaxi taxi
    10h 15m
    $248–775

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

    1. Fly from Miami International Airport (MIA) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane MIA - 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 Surtaxi taxi
    11h 23m
    $335–970

  7. Fly Miami International Airport to San Francisco International Airport, shuttle, taxi

    1. Fly from Miami International Airport (MIA) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane MIA - SFO
    2. Take a shuttle bus from SFO Airport Terminal 3-Lower Level to Monterey Shuttle Stationshuttle bus
    3. Take the taxi from Monterey Shuttle Station to Big Surtaxi taxi
    11h 11m
    $325–570

  8. Fly Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport to San Francisco International Airport, shuttle, taxi

    1. Fly from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane FLL - SFO
    2. Take a shuttle bus from SFO Airport Terminal 3-Lower Level to Monterey Shuttle Stationshuttle bus
    3. Take the taxi from Monterey Shuttle Station to Big Surtaxi taxi
    11h 41m
    $288–785

  9. Fly Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, shuttle, taxi

    1. Fly from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane FLL - 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 Surtaxi taxi
    12h 4m
    $358–1,025

  10. Train, bus, drive

    1. Take the train from Miami Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Pomona Amtraktrain train
    3. Take the bus from 285 S East End Ave - Pomona to Gilroybus bus
    4. Drive from Gilroy to Big Surcar car
    5d 3h
    $1,614–3,255

Miami International Airport (MIA) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) flights

Calendar40Weekly Planes
Duration8h 43mAverage Duration
Ticket$145Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,578.7 mi
  • Duration: 9h 28m

What companies run services between Miami, FL, USA and Big Sur, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Miami to Big Sur. However, you can take the vehicle to Miami International Airport, walk to Miami International Airport (MIA) airport, fly to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY), then take the taxi to Big Sur. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Atlanta Bus Station, take the bus to Dallas Bus Station, take the bus to Los Angeles Union Station, take the bus to Santa Barbara Bus Stop, walk to Santa Barbara, take the bus to Salinas, then take the taxi to Big Sur.

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