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How to get fromNewark Airport (EWR) to Big Surby plane, taxi, bus, train, shuttle, or car

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There are 10 ways to get from Newark Airport (EWR) to Big Sur by plane, taxi, bus, train, shuttle, or car

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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
    8h 49m
    $267–770

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

    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
    11h 30m
    $300–866

  3. 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 Union Station to Santa Barbara Bus Stopbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Santa Barbara to Salinasbus bus
    5. Take the taxi from Salinas to Big Surtaxi taxi
    3d 3h
    $663–1,162

  4. 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
    $1,246–2,544

  5. 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
    10h 4m
    $321–964

  6. Fly Newark Liberty International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, shuttle, taxi

    1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane EWR - SJC
    2. Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal A to Monterey Shuttle Stationshuttle bus
    3. Take the taxi from Monterey Shuttle Station to Big Surtaxi taxi
    10h 45m
    $350–983

  7. 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 49m
    $334–1,014

  8. 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 17h
    $1,277–2,600

  9. 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 22h
    $1,070–2,149

  10. Drive 2,972.5 mi

    1. Drive from Newark Airport (EWR) to Big Surcar car 2,972.5 mi
    2d 1h
    $543–784

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

Calendar57Weekly Planes
Duration9h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket$171Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,588.3 mi
  • Duration: 8h 49m

What companies run services between Newark Airport (EWR), USA and Big Sur, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Newark Airport (EWR) to Big Sur. However, you can fly to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) then take the taxi to Big Sur. Alternatively, you can take the vehicle to Newark Airport Railroad Station, walk to Newark Airport Railroad Station, take the train to New York Penn Station, take the train to Jamaica, walk to Jamaica Station, take the vehicle to Terminal 4, walk to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) airport, fly to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY), then take the taxi to Big Sur.

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