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How to get fromMonterey to Big Sur Riverby car, taxi, or bus

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

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  1. Drive 27.4 mi

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    1. Drive from Monterey to Big Sur Rivercar car 27.4 mi
    45 min
    $5–8

  2. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Monterey to Big Sur Rivertaxi taxi 27.4 mi
    45 min
    $85–110

  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 Sur Rivertaxi taxi
    1h 4m
    $72–93

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  • Distance: 27.4 mi
  • Duration: 45 min

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

You can drive from Monterey to Big Sur River in around 45 min.

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