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How to get fromNewport Coast to Big Surby plane, taxi, train, bus, car, or shuttle

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There are 7 ways to get from Newport Coast to Big Sur by plane, taxi, train, bus, car, or shuttle

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  1. Fly John Wayne Airport Orange County to Monterey Regional Airport, taxi

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    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane plane SNA - MRY
    2. Take the taxi from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to Big Surtaxi taxi
    2h 9m
    $361–901

  2. Drive 337.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Newport Coast to Big Surcar car 337.3 mi
    6h 22m
    $62–89

  3. Train, taxi

    1. Take the train from Irvine to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Salinastrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Salinas to Big Surtaxi taxi
    11h 43m
    $300–483

  4. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Santa Ana Bus Stop to San Jose Diridon Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from San Jose to Salinasbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Salinas to Big Surtaxi taxi
    13h 4m
    $234–331

  5. Fly John Wayne Airport Orange County to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, shuttle, taxi

    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane SNA - 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
    4h 25m
    $351–1,001

  6. Taxi to Long Beach Airport, fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, shuttle, taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Newport Coast to Long-Beach-Airport-LGBtaxi taxi
    2. Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane LGB - 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
    4h 40m
    $287–621

  7. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Santa Ana to Santa Barbaratrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the bus from Santa Barbara to Salinasbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    14h 56m
    $223–339

John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) flights

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration1h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$41Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 340.8 mi
  • Duration: 2h 9m

What companies run services between Newport Coast, CA, USA and Big Sur, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Newport Coast to Big Sur. However, you can take the taxi to Santa-Ana-Airport-SNA airport, fly to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY), then take the taxi to Big Sur. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Irvine, take the train to Los Angeles, take the train to Salinas, then take the taxi to Big Sur.

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