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

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

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  1. Fly Ontario International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, shuttle, taxi

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    1. Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane ONT - 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 10m
    $321–927

  2. Drive 326.6 mi

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    1. Drive from Ontario to Big Surcar car 326.6 mi
    6h 16m
    $60–87

  3. Bus, taxi via Santa Barbara

    1. Take the bus from Pomona Transit Center to Cal State LA Wbus bus 707
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Barbara Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Santa Barbara to Salinasbus bus
    4. Take the taxi from Salinas to Big Surtaxi taxi
    12h 55m
    $228–303

  4. Train, taxi

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Salinastrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the taxi from Salinas to Big Surtaxi taxi
    13h 11m
    $239–400

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

    1. Take the taxi from Ontario to Santa-Ana-Airport-SNAtaxi taxi
    2. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane SNA - 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 57m
    $443–1,110

  6. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Monterey Regional Airport, taxi

    1. Take the train from Montclair to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane plane LAX - MRY
    3. Take the taxi from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to Big Surtaxi taxi
    6h 5m
    $382–847

  7. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from 285 S East End Ave - Pomona to Gilroybus bus
    2. Take the bus from Monterey / Gilroy Train Station to Salinas Transit Center / Gate 3bus bus 59
    3. Take the taxi from Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 4 Tyler to Big Surtaxi taxi
    15h 6m
    $172–226

Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) flights

Calendar25Weekly Planes
Duration1h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket$50Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 437.8 mi
  • Duration: 4h 10m

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

There is no direct connection from Ontario to Big Sur. However, you can fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC), walk to SJC Airport Terminal A, take the shuttle to Monterey Shuttle Station, then take the taxi to Big Sur. Alternatively, you can take the line 61 bus to Pomona Transit Center, take the bus to Cal State LA W, walk to Cal State La Transit Center, take the line 74 bus to Cesar E Chavez / Vignes, walk to Los Angeles Union Station, take the bus to Santa Barbara Bus Stop, walk to Santa Barbara, take the bus to Salinas, then take the taxi to Big Sur.

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