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How to get fromPalo Alto to Pfeiffer Big Sur State Parkby bus, taxi, train, car, plane, or shuttle

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There are 5 ways to get from Palo Alto to Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park by bus, taxi, train, car, plane, or shuttle

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  1. Bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from San Jose to Salinasbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the taxi from Salinas to Pfeiffer Big Sur State Parktaxi taxi
    3h 29m
    $165–215

  2. Drive 112 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Palo Alto to Pfeiffer Big Sur State Parkcar car 112 mi
    2h 15m
    $21–30

  3. Train, taxi

    1. Take the train from San Jose to Salinastrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the taxi from Salinas to Pfeiffer Big Sur State Parktaxi taxi
    4h 14m
    $166–231

  4. Caltrain, fly, taxi

    1. Take the train from California Avenue Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    2. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane plane SFO - MRY
    3. Take the taxi from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to Pfeiffer Big Sur State Parktaxi taxi
    3h 35m
    $304–698

  5. Line 21 bus, shuttle, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Middlefield & Embarcadero to Santa Clara Transit Centerbus bus 21
    2. Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal B to Monterey Shuttle Stationshuttle bus
    3. Take the taxi from Carmel Rancho Blvd / Carmel Rancho Center to Pfeiffer Big Sur State Parktaxi taxi
    5h 51m
    $138–171

San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) flights

Calendar26Weekly Planes
Duration1h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket$22Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 122.9 mi
  • Duration: 3h 29m

What companies run services between Palo Alto, CA, USA and Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Palo Alto to Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park. However, you can take the train to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound, walk to San Jose, take the bus to Salinas, then take the taxi to Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park. Alternatively, you can take the train to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound, walk to San Jose, take the train to Salinas, then take the taxi to Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park.

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