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

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

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  1. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Monterey Regional Airport, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from Palmdale Station to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    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
    5h 44m
    $373–838

  2. Drive 295.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Palmdale to Big Surcar car 295.1 mi
    5h 49m
    $54–78

  3. Train, taxi

    1. Take the train from Palmdale Station to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Salinastrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Salinas to Big Surtaxi taxi
    12h 22m
    $241–415

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from MetroLink/Sierra Hwy. to GET Downtown Transit Centerbus bus 100
    2. Take the bus from Bakersfield - 1821 18th St International to Goshenbus bus 1
    3. Take the bus from Goshen to Gilroybus bus
    4. Take the bus from Monterey / Gilroy Train Station to Salinas Transit Center / Gate 3bus bus 59
    13h 35m
    $156–227

  5. Train to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, fly to Monterey Regional Airport, taxi

    1. Take the train from Palmdale Station to Burbank - Downtowntrain train
    2. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane plane BUR - MRY
    3. Take the taxi from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to Big Surtaxi taxi
    5h 9m
    $556–926

  6. Train to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, shuttle

    1. Take the train from Palmdale Station to Burbank - Downtowntrain train
    2. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane BUR - SJC
    3. Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal A to Monterey Shuttle Stationshuttle bus
    7h 25m
    $621–921

  7. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, shuttle

    1. Take the train from Palmdale Station to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane LAX - SJC
    3. Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal A to Monterey Shuttle Stationshuttle bus
    7h 57m
    $238–783

  8. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Palmdale Station to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    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
    14h 13m
    $166–249

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) flights

Calendar14Weekly Planes
Duration1h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket$35Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 377.3 mi
  • Duration: 5h 44m

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

You can take a train from Palmdale Station to Big Sur via Lancaster, MetroLink/Sierra Hwy., GET Downtown Transit Center, Bakersfield - 1821 18th St International, Goshen, Gilroy, Monterey / Gilroy Train Station, Salinas Transit Center / Gate 3, Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7, and Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 4 Tyler in around 13h 35m.

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