There are 4 ways to get from Morro Bay to Big Sur by bus, taxi, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, taxi
best- Take the bus from San Luis Obispo to Salinasbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the taxi from Salinas to Big Surtaxi
6h 17m$188–239Drive 93.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Morro Bay to Big Surcar 93.9 mi
1h 55m$18–25Train, taxi
- Take the train from San Luis Obispo to Salinastrain Coast Starlight
- Take the taxi from Salinas to Big Surtaxi
6h 32m$183–264Bus
- Take the bus from Government Center to North County Transit Centerbus 9N
- Take the bus from North County Transportation Ctr / Paso Robles to Canal / Bassett Streetbus 84
- Take the bus from Canal / Bassett Street to Salinas Transit Center / Gate 9bus 23 / ...
9h 44m$88–116
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Morro Bay to Big Sur is to drive which costs $17 - $25 and takes 1h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Morro Bay to Big Sur is to drive which takes 1h 55m and costs $17 - $25.
No, there is no direct bus from Morro Bay to Big Sur. However, there are services departing from Morro Bay Park and arriving at Carmel Rancho Blvd / Carmel Rancho Center via Government Center, North County Transportation Ctr / Paso Robles, Canal / Bassett Street, Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7 and Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 3 Pearl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 44m.
The distance between Morro Bay and Big Sur is 191 miles. The road distance is 94.5 miles.
The best way to get from Morro Bay to Big Sur without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 6h 17m and costs $180 - $240.
It takes approximately 6h 17m to get from Morro Bay to Big Sur, including transfers.
Morro Bay to Big Sur bus services, operated by San Luis Obispo RTA, depart from Government Center station.
Morro Bay to Big Sur bus services, operated by San Luis Obispo RTA, arrive at North County Transit Center station.
Yes, the driving distance between Morro Bay to Big Sur is 94 miles. It takes approximately 1h 55m to drive from Morro Bay to Big Sur.
There are 13+ hotels available in Big Sur.
What companies run services between Morro Bay, CA, USA and Big Sur, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Morro Bay Park to Big Sur via Government Center, North County Transit Center, North County Transportation Ctr / Paso Robles, Canal / Bassett Street, Salinas Transit Center / Gate 9, Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7, Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 4 Tyler, Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 3 Pearl, and Carmel Rancho Blvd / Carmel Rancho Center in around 9h 44m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from San Luis Obispo to Salinas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–90
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from San Luis Obispo to Salinas
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–65
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Website
- slorta.org
Bus from Government Center to North County Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- https://www.slorta.org
- Phone
- 1-888-678-2871
- [email protected]
- Website
- mst.org
Bus from North County Transportation Ctr / Paso Robles to Canal / Bassett Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- https://mst.org/
Bus from Canal / Bassett Street to Salinas Transit Center / Gate 9
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- https://mst.org/
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Estimated price
- $140–170
Sal's Salinas Taxi Co
- Phone
- +1 831-422-7276
Yellow Cab
- Phone
- +1 831-424-1234
- Website
- yellowcab1234.com
Sal's Salinas Taxi Co
- Phone
- +1 831-422-7276
Yellow Cab
- Phone
- +1 831-424-1234
- Website
- yellowcab1234.com
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