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

The cheapest way to get from Orange County to Big Sur is to drive which costs $55 - $90 and takes 6h 11m.

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

The fastest way to get from Orange County to Big Sur is to fly and taxi which takes 2h 8m and costs $360 - $950.

How far is it from Orange County to Big Sur?

The distance between Orange County and Big Sur is 341 miles. The road distance is 325.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Orange County to Big Sur without a car is to train and taxi which takes 11h 17m and costs $260 - $440.

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

It takes approximately 2h 8m to get from Orange County to Big Sur, including transfers.

Can I drive from Orange County to Big Sur?

Yes, the driving distance between Orange County to Big Sur is 326 miles. It takes approximately 6h 11m to drive from Orange County to Big Sur.

Where can I stay near Big Sur?

There are 14+ hotels available in Big Sur.

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

There are 6 ways to get from Orange County 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 8m
$364–904
Drive 324 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Orange County to Big Surcar 324 mi
6h 11m
$60–86
Train, taxi
1. Take the train from Santa Ana to Los Angelestrain
2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Salinastrain
3. Take the taxi from Salinas to Big Surtaxi
11h 17m
$261–433
Bus, taxi
1. Take the bus from Santa Ana Bus Stop 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
12h 15m
$238–331
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 24m
$354–1,004
Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Monterey Regional Airport, taxi
1. Take the train from Santa Ana to Los Angelestrain
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 49m
$383–856

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

7Weekly Planes

1h 15mAverage Duration

$41Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Orange County to Big Sur.

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Distance: 339.2 mi
Duration: 2h 8m

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

There is no direct connection from Orange County 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 Los Angeles, take the train to Salinas, then take the taxi to Big Sur.

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