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

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There are 10 ways to get from Miami to Big Sur by plane, taxi, bus, car, train, 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 33m
    $235–710

  2. Bus, drive

    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 Downtown to Gilroybus bus
    5. Drive from Gilroy to Big Surcar car
    3d 2h
    $489–928

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Miami Airport Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Chicago Train Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Emeryvilletrain train
    4. Take the bus from Emeryville to Salinasbus bus
    3d 17h
    $1,064–2,156

  4. Drive 2,956.9 mi

    1. Drive from Miami to Big Surcar car 2,956.9 mi
    2d
    $540–780

  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 9m
    $248–765

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

    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
    11h 17m
    $310–905

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

    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
    11h 6m
    $300–555

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

    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
    11h 35m
    $383–1,120

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

    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
    11h 58m
    $333–960

  10. 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
    $1,561–3,179

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

Calendar43Weekly Planes
Duration8h 29mAverage Duration
Ticket$157Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 2,574.3 mi
  • Duration: 9h 33m

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 a bus from Miami Airport Station to Big Sur via Atlanta Bus Station, Dallas Bus Station, Patsaouras Transit Plaza at Union Station, Spring St & 7th St, Los Angeles Downtown, and Gilroy in around 3d 2h.

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