There are 7 ways to get from Pacifica to Big Sur by train, taxi, bus, car, plane, 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.
Caltrain, train, taxi
best- Take the train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain
- Take the train from San Jose to Salinastrain
- Take the taxi from Salinas to Big Surtaxi
4h 55m$208–271Drive 134.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Pacifica to Big Surcar 134.7 mi
2h 38m$25–36Caltrain, bus, taxi
- Take the train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain
- Take the bus from San Jose to Salinasbus
- Take the taxi from Salinas to Big Surtaxi
5h 26m$176–221Line 110 bus, fly, taxi
- Take the bus from Hwy 1 & Reina Del Mar Ave to Daly City BART-Bay 4bus
- Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane SFO - MRY
- Take the taxi from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to Big Surtaxi
3h 46m$306–685Caltrain, train, taxi via Daly City
- Take the train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain
- Take the train from San Jose to Salinastrain
- Take the taxi from Salinas to Big Surtaxi
6h 11m$176–235Bus, taxi
- Take the bus from San Francisco to San Jose Diridon Stationbus
- Take the bus from San Jose to Salinasbus
- Take the taxi from Salinas to Big Surtaxi
6h 40m$170–214Shuttle, taxi
- Take a shuttle bus from SFO Airport International to Monterey Shuttle StationMonterey Airbus from airport
- Take the taxi from Monterey Shuttle Station to Big Surtaxi
5h 17m$156–195
San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Pacifica to Big Sur is to drive which costs $24 - $40 and takes 2h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Pacifica to Big Sur is to drive which takes 2h 38m and costs $24 - $40.
The distance between Pacifica and Big Sur is 157 miles. The road distance is 135.5 miles.
The best way to get from Pacifica to Big Sur without a car is to Caltrain and train and taxi which takes 4h 55m and costs $200 - $280.
It takes approximately 4h 55m to get from Pacifica to Big Sur, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Pacifica to Big Sur is 135 miles. It takes approximately 2h 38m to drive from Pacifica to Big Sur.
There are 14+ hotels available in Big Sur.
What companies run services between Pacifica, CA, USA and Big Sur, CA, USA?
There is no direct connection from Pacifica to Big Sur. However, you can take the taxi to Millbrae Caltrain Southbound, take the train to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound, walk to San Jose, take the train to Salinas, then take the taxi to Big Sur. Alternatively, you can take the line 10 bus to Daly City BART-Bay 4, walk to Daly City, take the subway to Millbrae, walk to Millbrae Caltrain Southbound, take the train to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound, walk to San Jose, take the bus to Salinas, then take the taxi to Big Sur.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Monterey Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $23–190
- Phone
- +1 800-660-4287
- Website
- Cal Train
Train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Website
- Cal Train
- Schedules at
- Cal Train
- One-way Adult
- $7–10
Train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Website
- Cal Train
- Schedules at
- Cal Train
- One-way Adult
- $7–10
Train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Website
- Cal Train
- Schedules at
- Cal Train
- One-way Adult
- $7–10
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from San Jose to Salinas
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $18–26
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from San Jose to Salinas
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $18–26
- Website
- Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Estimated price
- $90–170
Sal's Salinas Taxi Co
- Phone
- +1 831-422-7276
Yellow Cab
- Phone
- +1 831-424-1234
- Website
- yellowcab1234.com
Sal's Salinas Taxi Co
- Phone
- +1 831-422-7276
Yellow Cab
- Phone
- +1 831-424-1234
- Website
- yellowcab1234.com
Sal's Salinas Taxi Co
- Phone
- +1 831-422-7276
Yellow Cab
- Phone
- +1 831-424-1234
- Website
- yellowcab1234.com
Sal's Salinas Taxi Co
- Phone
- +1 831-422-7276
Yellow Cab
- Phone
- +1 831-424-1234
- Website
- yellowcab1234.com
Sal's Salinas Taxi Co
- Phone
- +1 831-422-7276
Yellow Cab
- Phone
- +1 831-424-1234
- Website
- yellowcab1234.com
Sal's Salinas Taxi Co
- Phone
- +1 831-422-7276
Yellow Cab
- Phone
- +1 831-424-1234
- Website
- yellowcab1234.com
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