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

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There are 7 ways to get from Minneapolis to Big Sur by plane, taxi, bus, train, car, shuttle, or subway

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  1. Fly to Monterey Regional Airport, taxi

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    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane plane MSP - MRY
    2. Take the taxi from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to Big Surtaxi taxi
    7h 58m
    $227–672

  2. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Des Moinesbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Sparks Transit Centerbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Sparks Transit Center to Oaklandbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Oakland to Salinasbus bus
    6. Take the taxi from Salinas to Big Surtaxi taxi
    2d 6h
    $562–922

  3. Train, taxi

    1. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Portlandtrain train
    2. Take the train from Portland to Salinastrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Salinas to Big Surtaxi taxi
    2d 15h
    $1,012–2,022

  4. Drive 2,057.9 mi

    1. Drive from Minneapolis to Big Surcar car 2,057.9 mi
    34h 3m
    $376–543

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

    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane MSP - 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
    8h 14m
    $577–822

  6. Fly to San Francisco International Airport, shuttle, taxi

    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane MSP - 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
    9h 27m
    $267–502

  7. Fly to Oakland International Airport, BART, shuttle, taxi

    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane MSP - OAK
    2. Take the subway from Coliseum to Milpitassubway subway
    3. Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal A to Monterey Shuttle Stationshuttle bus
    4. Take the taxi from Monterey Shuttle Station to Big Surtaxi taxi
    11h 29m
    $328–936

Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) flights

Calendar32Weekly Planes
Duration7h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket$135Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 1,634.2 mi
  • Duration: 7h 58m

What companies run services between Minneapolis, MN, USA and Big Sur, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Minneapolis to Big Sur. However, you can take the vehicle to Terminal 1 Station, walk to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) airport, fly to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY), then take the taxi to Big Sur. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Des Moines, take the bus to Denver Union Station, take the bus to Sparks Transit Center, take the bus to Oakland, walk to West Oakland, take the subway to Lake Merritt, walk to Oakland, take the bus to Salinas, then take the taxi to Big Sur.

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