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

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There are 8 ways to get from Palm Springs to Big Sur by plane, shuttle, taxi, bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly Palm Springs International Airport to San Francisco International Airport, shuttle, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane PSP - SFO
    2. Take a shuttle bus from SFO Airport Terminal 3-Lower Level to Monterey Shuttle Stationshuttle bus
    3. Take the taxi from Monterey Shuttle Station to Big Surtaxi taxi
    5h 43m
    $300–508

  2. Drive 397.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Palm Springs to Big Surcar car 397.2 mi
    7h 24m
    $73–105

  3. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles to Salinasbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Salinas to Big Surtaxi taxi
    13h 55m

  4. Bus, train, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Salinastrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Salinas to Big Surtaxi taxi
    14h 11m
    $289–469

  5. Fly Palm Springs International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, shuttle, taxi

    1. Fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane PSP - 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 30m
    $205–528

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

    1. Take the bus from Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus bus
    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
    7h 35m
    $410–887

  7. Bus to John Wayne Airport Orange County, fly to Monterey Regional Airport, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane plane SNA - MRY
    3. Take the taxi from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to Big Surtaxi taxi
    7h 52m
    $370–917

  8. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Varner at Harry Oliver to San Bernardino Transit Centerbus bus 10
    2. Take the train from San Bernardino - Downtown to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Los Angeles to Salinasbus bus
    18h 33m

Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) flights

Calendar52Weekly Planes
Duration1h 57mAverage Duration
Ticket$39Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 563.6 mi
  • Duration: 5h 43m

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

There is no direct connection from Palm Springs to Big Sur. However, you can take the taxi to Indio-Palm-Springs-Airport-PSP airport, fly to San Francisco International Airport (SFO), walk to SFO Airport Terminal 3-Lower Level, take the shuttle to Monterey Shuttle Station, then take the taxi to Big Sur. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Fullerton Amtrak Station, take the bus to Los Angeles, take the bus to Salinas, then take the taxi to Big Sur.

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