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How to get fromNew York to Big Surby plane, taxi, bus, car, train, or shuttle

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There are 9 ways to get from New York to Big Sur by plane, taxi, bus, car, train, 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 14m
    $275–837

  2. Fly John F. Kennedy International Airport to Monterey Regional Airport, taxi

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    1. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane plane JFK - MRY
    2. Take the taxi from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to Big Surtaxi taxi
    10h 37m
    $269–828

  3. Bus, drive

    1. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal 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 Downtown to Gilroybus bus
    4. Drive from Gilroy to Big Surcar car
    3d 3h
    $494–933

  4. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Emeryvilletrain train
    3. Take the bus from Emeryville to Salinasbus bus
    3d 7h
    $1,160–2,385

  5. Drive 2,986.1 mi

    1. Drive from New York to Big Surcar car 2,986.1 mi
    2d 1h
    $545–788

  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
    10h 43m
    $301–971

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

    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
    11h 29m
    $320–842

  8. Fly Laguardia Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane LGA - SJC
    2. Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal A to Monterey Shuttle Stationshuttle bus
    12h 24m
    $386–1,266

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

    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
    11h 43m
    $334–673

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

Calendar57Weekly Planes
Duration9h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket$173Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 2,598 mi
  • Duration: 10h 14m

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

There is no direct connection from New York to Big Sur. However, you can take the train to Newark Airport Railroad Station, walk to Newark Airport Railroad Station, take the vehicle to Terminal B, 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 a bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Big Sur via St Louis Bus Station, Patsaouras Transit Plaza at Union Station, Spring St & 7th St, Los Angeles Downtown, and Gilroy in around 3d 3h.

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