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

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

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  1. Fly to Monterey Regional Airport, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane plane PHX - MRY
    2. Take the taxi from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to Big Surtaxi taxi
    2h 27m
    $293–1,249

  2. Drive 668.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Phoenix Airport (PHX) to Big Surcar car 668.3 mi
    11h 41m
    $122–177

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Phoenix Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US1000 / ...
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Salinastrain train Coast Starlight
    20h 34m
    $244–452

  4. Bus, train, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Sky Harbor International Airport to Maricopa Amtrakbus bus
    2. Take the train from Maricopa Amtrak to Los Angelestrain train
    3. Take the train from Los Angeles to Salinastrain train
    4. Take the taxi from Salinas to Big Surtaxi taxi
    20h 57m
    $391–705

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

    1. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane PHX - 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
    4h 50m
    $316–404

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

    1. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane PHX - 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
    $291–1,044

  7. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Phoenix to Gilroybus bus
    2. Take the bus from Monterey / Gilroy Train Station to Salinas Transit Center / Gate 3bus bus 59
    3. Take the taxi from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 3 to Big Surtaxi taxi
    20h 35m
    $241–308

Phoenix (PHX) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) flights

Calendar43Weekly Planes
Duration2h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket$54Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 629.7 mi
  • Duration: 2h 27m

What companies run services between Phoenix Airport (PHX), USA and Big Sur, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Phoenix Airport (PHX) to Big Sur. However, you can fly to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) then take the taxi to Big Sur. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Terminal 4 Station to Big Sur via 24th St Station, Phoenix Bus Station, Los Angeles Union Station, Los Angeles, Salinas, Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7, Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 4 Tyler, Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 3 Pearl, and Carmel Rancho Blvd / Carmel Rancho Center in around 20h 34m.

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