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How to get fromMonterey to Big Surby car, taxi, or bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Monterey to Big Sur by car, taxi, or bus

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  1. Drive 24.4 mi

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    1. Drive from Monterey to Big Surcar car 24.4 mi
    35 min
    $5–7

  2. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Monterey to Big Surtaxi taxi 24.4 mi
    35 min
    $75–95

  3. Line 5 bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 3 Pearl to Carmel Rancho Blvd / Carmel Rancho Centerbus bus 5
    2. Take the taxi from Carmel Rancho Blvd / Carmel Rancho Center to Big Surtaxi taxi
    55 min
    $62–83

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  • Distance: 24.4 mi
  • Duration: 35 min

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

You can drive from Monterey to Big Sur in around 35 min.

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