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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 52m
    $217–712

  2. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Minneapolis Bus Station 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 Salt Lake City Intermodal Trans Ctrbus bus
    4. Take the train from Salt Lake City to Emeryvilletrain train
    5. Take the bus from Emeryville to Salinasbus bus
    2d 9h
    $580–1,136

  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
    $932–1,912

  4. Drive 2,053.6 mi

    1. Drive from Minneapolis to Big Surcar car 2,053.6 mi
    33h 57m
    $375–542

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

    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
    8h 8m
    $562–807

  6. Fly to San Francisco International Airport, shuttle

    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
    9h 18m
    $252–487

  7. Fly to Oakland International Airport, BART, shuttle

    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
    11h 23m
    $303–921

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

Calendar36Weekly Planes
Duration8h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket$137Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,629.9 mi
  • Duration: 7h 52m

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 a bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Big Sur via Des Moines, Denver Union Station, Salt Lake City Intermodal Trans Ctr, Salt Lake City, Emeryville, Emeryville, Salinas, Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7, and Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 4 Tyler in around 2d 9h.

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