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How to get fromPalm Springs to Big Surby plane, shuttle, bus, train, taxi, bus (Amtrak, Flixbus), or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Palm Springs to Big Sur by plane, shuttle, bus, train, taxi, bus (Amtrak, Flixbus), or car

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

    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
    5h 40m
    $265–503

  2. Drive 401.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Palm Springs to Big Surcar car 401.6 mi
    7h 31m
    $74–106

  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 4m
    $268–459

  4. Bus

    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
    15h 22m
    $211–300

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

    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
    4h 24m
    $365–973

  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 28m
    $400–877

  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 46m
    $360–907

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

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Duration2hAverage Duration
Ticket$40Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 559.2 mi
  • Duration: 5h 40m

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

You can take a bus from Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop to Big Sur via Fullerton Amtrak Station, Los Angeles, Los Angeles Union Station, Santa Barbara Bus Stop, Santa Barbara, Salinas, Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7, and Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 4 Tyler in around 15h 22m.

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