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There are 12 ways to get from New Jersey to Big Sur by plane, taxi, bus, train, car, or shuttle

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  1. Fly Newark Liberty International Airport to Monterey Regional Airport, taxi

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    1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane plane EWR - MRY
    2. Take the taxi from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to Big Surtaxi taxi
    10h 17m
    $256–775

  2. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Los Angeles to Salinasbus bus
    4. Take the taxi from Salinas to Big Surtaxi taxi
    3d

  3. Train, taxi via Ossining

    1. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Croton-Harmon Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Croton-Harmon Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Emeryvilletrain train
    4. Take the train from Emeryville to Salinastrain train
    5. Take the taxi from Salinas to Big Surtaxi taxi
    3d 9h
    $1,237–3,046

  4. Drive 2,970.8 mi

    1. Drive from Newark to Big Surcar car 2,970.8 mi
    2d 1h
    $543–784

  5. Train to Philadelphia International Airport, fly to Monterey Regional Airport, taxi

    1. Take the train from Trenton to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane plane PHL - MRY
    3. Take the taxi from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to Big Surtaxi taxi
    10h 28m
    $339–1,044

  6. Fly Laguardia Airport to Monterey Regional Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane plane LGA - MRY
    2. Take the taxi from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to Big Surtaxi taxi
    11h 41m
    $316–947

  7. Fly Newark Liberty International Airport to San Francisco International Airport, shuttle, taxi

    1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane EWR - SFO
    2. Take a shuttle bus from SFO Airport Terminal 3-Lower Level to Monterey Shuttle Stationshuttle bus
    3. Take the taxi from Monterey Shuttle Station to Big Surtaxi taxi
    11h 32m
    $316–985

  8. Fly John F. Kennedy International Airport to San Francisco International Airport, shuttle, taxi

    1. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane JFK - SFO
    2. Take a shuttle bus from SFO Airport Terminal 3-Lower Level to Monterey Shuttle Stationshuttle bus
    3. Take the taxi from Monterey Shuttle Station to Big Surtaxi taxi
    12h 15m
    $382–649

  9. Train to Philadelphia International Airport, fly to San Francisco International Airport, shuttle, taxi

    1. Take the train from Trenton to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane PHL - SFO
    3. Take a shuttle bus from SFO Airport Terminal 3-Lower Level to Monterey Shuttle Stationshuttle bus
    4. Take the taxi from Monterey Shuttle Station to Big Surtaxi taxi
    12h 17m
    $349–804

  10. Train to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, shuttle, taxi

    1. Take the train from Trenton to BWI Thurgood Marshalltrain train
    2. Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane BWI - SJC
    3. Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal A to Monterey Shuttle Stationshuttle bus
    4. Take the taxi from Monterey Shuttle Station to Big Surtaxi taxi
    11h 46m
    $420–1,210

  11. Train, taxi

    1. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Emeryvilletrain train
    3. Take the train from Emeryville to Salinastrain train
    4. Take the taxi from Salinas to Big Surtaxi taxi
    3d 15h
    $1,294–2,589

  12. Bus, train, drive

    1. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Pomona Amtraktrain train
    3. Take the bus from 285 S East End Ave - Pomona to Gilroybus bus
    4. Drive from Gilroy to Big Surcar car
    3d 21h
    $1,076–2,152

Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) flights

Calendar57Weekly Planes
Duration9h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket$168Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from New Jersey to Big Sur.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 2,594.8 mi
  • Duration: 10h 17m

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

There is no direct connection from New Jersey to Big Sur. However, you can take the line 62 bus to Newark Airport Building #4 At Bus Hov Lane, Locat, walk to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) airport, fly to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY), then take the taxi to Big Sur. Alternatively, you can take the bus to St Louis Bus Station, take the bus to Los Angeles Union Station, take the bus to Salinas, then take the taxi to Big Sur.

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