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

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There are 9 ways to get from Palm Springs to Big Sur by plane, shuttle, taxi, bus, train, car, or subway

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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
    6h 49m
    $276–491

  2. Drive  397.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Palm Springs to Big Surcar car 397.2 mi
    7h 25m
    $73–105

  3. 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

  4. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus bus
    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
    14h 30m

  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
    5h 38m
    $366–971

  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

  7. Fly Palm Springs International Airport to Oakland International Airport, BART, shuttle, taxi

    1. Fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane PSP - OAK
    2. Take the subway from Coliseum to Milpitassubway subway
    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
    7h 23m
    $386–935

  8. Bus, train to San Diego International Airport, fly to Monterey Regional Airport, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain train
    3. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane plane SAN - MRY
    4. Take the taxi from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to Big Surtaxi taxi
    9h 10m

  9. Bus, train, taxi via San Bernardino

    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 train from Los Angeles to Salinastrain train
    4. Take the taxi from Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 4 Tyler to Big Surtaxi taxi
    17h 55m
    $292–430

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

Calendar62Weekly Planes
Duration2h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket$36Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 564.4 mi
  • Duration: 6h 49m

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 line 2 bus to Tahquitz Canyon at Civic, walk to Palm Springs International 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, walk to Fullerton Amtrak Station, take the train to Los Angeles, take the train to Salinas, then take the taxi to Big Sur.

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