What is the cheapest way to get from Orange to Big Sur?

The cheapest way to get from Orange to Big Sur is to drive which costs $55 - $85 and takes 6h 11m.

What is the fastest way to get from Orange to Big Sur?

The fastest way to get from Orange to Big Sur is to fly and taxi which takes 2h 12m and costs $370 - $950.

How far is it from Orange to Big Sur?

The distance between Orange and Big Sur is 344 miles. The road distance is 324.4 miles.

How do I travel from Orange to Big Sur without a car?

The best way to get from Orange to Big Sur without a car is to train and taxi which takes 11h 17m and costs $250 - $430.

How long does it take to get from Orange to Big Sur?

It takes approximately 2h 12m to get from Orange to Big Sur, including transfers.

Can I drive from Orange to Big Sur?

Yes, the driving distance between Orange to Big Sur is 324 miles. It takes approximately 6h 11m to drive from Orange to Big Sur.

Where can I stay near Big Sur?

There are 14+ hotels available in Big Sur.

Orange to Big Sur - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, taxi, bus, and car

There are 6 ways to get from Orange to Big Sur by plane, taxi, train, bus, car, or shuttle

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly John Wayne Airport Orange County to Monterey Regional Airport, taxi
best
1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane SNA - MRY
2. Take the taxi from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to Big Surtaxi
2h 12m
$373–915
Drive 322.6 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Orange to Big Surcar 322.6 mi
6h 11m
$59–85
Train, taxi
1. Take the train from Orange to L.A. Union Stationtrain
2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Salinastrain
3. Take the taxi from Salinas to Big Surtaxi
11h 17m
$258–421
Bus, taxi
1. Take the bus from Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center to Los Angeles Union Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Barbara Bus Stopbus
3. Take the bus from Santa Barbara to Salinasbus
4. Take the taxi from Salinas to Big Surtaxi
11h 55m
$238–329
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 SNA - SJC
2. Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal A to Monterey Shuttle Stationshuttle
3. Take the taxi from Monterey Shuttle Station to Big Surtaxi
4h 28m
$363–1,015
Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Monterey Regional Airport, taxi
1. Take the train from Orange to L.A. Union Stationtrain
2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane LAX - MRY
3. Take the taxi from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to Big Surtaxi
4h 40m
$380–844

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

7Weekly Planes

1h 15mAverage Duration

$41Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Orange to Big Sur.

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Distance: 341.8 mi
Duration: 2h 12m

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

There is no direct connection from Orange 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 train to L.A. Union Station, walk to Los Angeles, take the train to Salinas, then take the taxi to Big Sur.

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