There are 7 ways to get from Muir Woods National Monument to Big Sur by train, taxi, bus, car, shuttle, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Caltrain, train, taxi
best- Take the train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain
- Take the train from San Jose to Salinastrain
- Take the taxi from Salinas to Big Surtaxi
5h 33m$237–306Drive 155.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Muir Woods National Monument to Big Surcar 155.6 mi
3h 10m$29–41Line 61 bus, bus, Caltrain, taxi
- Take the bus from Panoramic Hwy & Ridge Av to Manzanita Park & Ride Lotbus 61
- Take the bus from Manzanita Park and Ride to San Francisco Airportbus
- Take the train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain
- Take the bus from San Jose to Salinasbus
- Take the taxi from Salinas to Big Surtaxi
6h 51m$208–253Train, taxi
- Take the train from Oakland to Salinastrain Coast Starlight
- Take the taxi from Salinas to Big Surtaxi
8h 6m$179–259Line 61 bus, line 120 bus, bus, taxi
- Take the bus from Panoramic Hwy & Ridge Av to Bay St & Bridgewaybus 61
- Take the bus from Bridgeway & El Portal to Mission St & 4th Stbus 120
- Take the bus from San Francisco to San Jose Diridon Stationbus
- Take the bus from San Jose to Salinasbus
- Take the taxi from Salinas to Big Surtaxi
7h 36m$175–223Line 61 bus, bus, shuttle, line 5 bus, taxi
- Take the bus from Panoramic Hwy & Ridge Av to Manzanita Park & Ride Lotbus 61
- Take the bus from Manzanita Park and Ride to San Francisco Airportbus
- Take a shuttle bus from SFO Airport International to Monterey Shuttle Station
- Take the bus from Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 3 Pearl to Carmel Rancho Blvd / Carmel Rancho Centerbus 5
- Take the taxi from Carmel Rancho Blvd / Carmel Rancho Center to Big Surtaxi
7h 39m$166–202Line 61 bus, fly, taxi
- Take the bus from Panoramic Hwy & Ridge Av to Manzanita Park & Ride Lotbus
- Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane SFO - MRY
- Take the taxi from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to Big Surtaxi
5h 18m$319–704
San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Muir Woods National Monument to Big Sur is to drive which costs $28 - $45 and takes 3h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Muir Woods National Monument to Big Sur is to drive which takes 3h 10m and costs $28 - $45.
The distance between Muir Woods National Monument and Big Sur is 179 miles. The road distance is 156.5 miles.
The best way to get from Muir Woods National Monument to Big Sur without a car is to Caltrain and train and taxi which takes 5h 33m and costs $230 - $310.
It takes approximately 5h 33m to get from Muir Woods National Monument to Big Sur, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Muir Woods National Monument to Big Sur is 156 miles. It takes approximately 3h 10m to drive from Muir Woods National Monument to Big Sur.
There are 13+ hotels available in Big Sur.
What companies run services between Muir Woods National Monument, CA, USA and Big Sur, CA, USA?
There is no direct connection from Muir Woods National Monument to Big Sur. However, you can take the taxi to San Francisco Caltrain Southbound, take the train to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound, walk to San Jose, take the train to Salinas, then take the taxi to Big Sur. Alternatively, you can walk to Panoramic Hwy & Ridge Av, take the line 61 bus to Manzanita Park & Ride Lot, take the bus to San Francisco Airport, walk to San Francisco International Airport, take the subway to Millbrae, walk to Millbrae Caltrain Southbound, take the train to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound, walk to San Jose, take the bus to Salinas, then take the taxi to Big Sur.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Monterey Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $22–180
- Phone
- +1 800-660-4287
- Website
- Cal Train
Train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $9–12
- Website
- Cal Train
- Schedules at
- Cal Train
- One-way Adult
- $9–12
Train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Website
- Cal Train
- Schedules at
- Cal Train
- One-way Adult
- $7–10
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from San Jose to Salinas
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $21–45
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Oakland to Salinas
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 57m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–75
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 415-455-2000
- [email protected]
- Website
- Marin Transit
Bus from Panoramic Hwy & Ridge Av to Manzanita Park & Ride Lot
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- Marin Transit
- Seniors 65+, Youth 5-18.
- $1
- Adults 19-64
- $2
Bus from Panoramic Hwy & Ridge Av to Bay St & Bridgeway
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- Marin Transit
- Seniors 65+, Youth 5-18.
- $1
- Adults 19-64
- $2
Bus from Panoramic Hwy & Ridge Av to Manzanita Park & Ride Lot
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- Marin Transit
- Seniors 65+, Youth 5-18.
- $1
- Adults 19-64
- $2
Bus from Panoramic Hwy & Ridge Av to Manzanita Park & Ride Lot
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- Marin Transit
- Seniors 65+, Youth 5-18.
- $1
- Adults 19-64
- $2
- Phone
- +1 415-461-4222
- Website
- Marin Airporter
Bus from Manzanita Park and Ride to San Francisco Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $32
- Website
- Marin Airporter
- Adult One-way
- $32
Bus from Manzanita Park and Ride to San Francisco Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $32
- Website
- Marin Airporter
- Adult One-way
- $32
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from San Jose to Salinas
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $19–28
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from San Jose to Salinas
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $19–28
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 415-921-5858
- [email protected]
- Website
- Golden Gate Bridge, Highway and Transportation District
Bus from Bridgeway & El Portal to Mission St & 4th St
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–8
- Website
- Golden Gate Bridge, Highway and Transportation District
- Adult
- $5–8
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from San Francisco to San Jose Diridon Station
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $7–13
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1 831-373-7777
- Website
- Groome Transportation
Shuttle from SFO Airport International to Monterey Shuttle Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $55–70
- Schedules at
- Groome Transportation
- Standard Rate
- $55–70
- Phone
- 1-888-678-2871
- [email protected]
- Website
- Monterey-Salinas Transit
Bus from Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 3 Pearl to Carmel Rancho Blvd / Carmel Rancho Center
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Monterey-Salinas Transit
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Estimated price
- $75–170
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
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
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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