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How to get fromPhiladelphia Airport (PHL) to Big Surby plane, taxi, bus, train, car, or shuttle

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There are 7 ways to get from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Big Sur by plane, taxi, bus, train, car, or shuttle

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  1. Fly to Monterey Regional Airport, taxi

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    1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane plane PHL - MRY
    2. Take the taxi from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to Big Surtaxi taxi
    8h 19m
    $331–1,016

  2. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Barbara Bus Stopbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Santa Barbara to Salinasbus bus
    5. Take the taxi from Salinas to Big Surtaxi taxi
    3d 3h
    $647–1,133

  3. Train, taxi via Washington

    1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Washington Union Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Emeryvilletrain train
    4. Take the train from Emeryville to Salinastrain train
    5. Take the taxi from Salinas to Big Surtaxi taxi
    3d 8h
    $1,198–3,048

  4. Drive 2,918.8 mi

    1. Drive from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Big Surcar car 2,918.8 mi
    2d
    $533–770

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

    1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane PHL - 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
    10h 35m
    $430–1,292

  6. Fly to San Francisco International Airport, shuttle, taxi

    1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane PHL - 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
    10h 8m
    $335–759

  7. Train, taxi

    1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Emeryvilletrain train
    3. Take the train from Emeryville to Salinastrain train
    4. Take the taxi from Salinas to Big Surtaxi taxi
    3d 15h
    $1,258–2,548

Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) flights

Calendar62Weekly Planes
Duration8h 58mAverage Duration
Ticket$236Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 2,542.2 mi
  • Duration: 8h 19m

What companies run services between Philadelphia Airport (PHL), USA and Big Sur, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Big Sur. However, you can fly to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) then take the taxi to Big Sur. Alternatively, you can take the line 37 bus to Broad St & Snyder Av - MBNS, walk to Broad St & Snyder Av, take the line 4 bus to Broad St & Walnut St, walk to Philadelphia Bus Station, take the bus to St Louis Bus Station, take the bus to Los Angeles Union Station, take the bus to Santa Barbara Bus Stop, walk to Santa Barbara, take the bus to Salinas, then take the taxi to Big Sur.

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