There are 6 ways to get from Murrieta to Big Sur by bus, train, plane, taxi, car, or shuttle
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Monterey Regional Airport, taxi
best- Take the bus from Jefferson + Town Square to Corona Transit Centerbus
- Take the train from Corona - North Main to L.A. Union Stationtrain
- Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane LAX - MRY
- Take the taxi from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to Big Surtaxi
7h 7m$382–849Drive 371.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Murrieta to Big Surcar 371.6 mi
6h 59m$68–98Bus, train, taxi
- Take the bus from Jefferson + Town Square to Corona Transit Centerbus 206
- Take the train from Corona - North Main to L.A. Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Salinastrain
- Take the taxi from Salinas to Big Surtaxi
13h 44m$240–396Bus, taxi
- Take the bus from Temecula Bus Stop to Los Angeles Downtownbus
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Barbara Bus Stopbus
- Take the bus from Santa Barbara to Salinasbus
- Take the taxi from Salinas to Big Surtaxi
15h 34m$232–311Bus to San Diego International Airport, fly to Monterey Regional Airport, taxi
- Take the bus from Temecula Bus Stop to San Diegobus
- Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane SAN - MRY
- Take the taxi from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to Big Surtaxi
7h 40m$245–469Bus to Ontario International Airport, fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, shuttle, taxi
- Take the bus from Jefferson + Town Square to Corona Transit Centerbus
- Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane ONT - SJC
- Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal A to Monterey Shuttle Station
- Take the taxi from Monterey Shuttle Station to Big Surtaxi
9h 31m$328–992
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Murrieta to Big Sur is to drive which costs $65 - $100 and takes 6h 59m.
The fastest way to get from Murrieta to Big Sur is to drive which takes 6h 59m and costs $65 - $100.
The distance between Murrieta and Big Sur is 395 miles. The road distance is 373.7 miles.
The best way to get from Murrieta to Big Sur without a car is to bus and train and taxi which takes 13h 44m and costs $240 - $400.
It takes approximately 7h 7m to get from Murrieta to Big Sur, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Murrieta to Big Sur is 374 miles. It takes approximately 6h 59m to drive from Murrieta to Big Sur.
There are 14+ hotels available in Big Sur.
What companies run services between Murrieta, CA, USA and Big Sur, CA, USA?
There is no direct connection from Murrieta to Big Sur. However, you can take the bus to Corona Transit Center, walk to Corona - North Main, take the train to L.A. Union Station, walk to Los Angeles Union Station, take the bus to LAX Tom Bradley International Terminal, walk to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) airport, fly to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY), then take the taxi to Big Sur. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Corona Transit Center, walk to Corona - North Main, take the train to L.A. Union Station, walk to Los Angeles, take the train to Salinas, then take the taxi to Big Sur.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Ontario International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–300
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from Corona - North Main to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $9–13
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from Corona - North Main to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $9–13
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
- Phone
- +1 (951) 565-5002
- Website
- Riverside Transit Agency
Bus from Jefferson + Town Square to Corona Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $1–4
- Website
- Riverside Transit Agency
- Children 46" tall and under
- $1–3
- Seniors 60+, Disabled, Medicare
- $1–3
- Adults and children over 46" tall
- $1–4
Bus from Jefferson + Town Square to Corona Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $1–4
- Website
- Riverside Transit Agency
- Children 46" tall and under
- $1–3
- Seniors 60+, Disabled, Medicare
- $1–3
- Adults and children over 46" tall
- $1–4
Bus from Jefferson + Town Square to Corona Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $1–4
- Website
- Riverside Transit Agency
- Children 46" tall and under
- $1–3
- Seniors 60+, Disabled, Medicare
- $1–3
- Adults and children over 46" tall
- $1–4
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Estimated price
- $90–170
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- 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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