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How to get fromPier 39 to Big Surby train, bus, taxi, car, plane, subway, or shuttle

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There are 7 ways to get from Pier 39 to Big Sur by train, bus, taxi, car, plane, subway, or shuttle

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  1. Caltrain, bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain train
    2. Take the bus from San Jose to Salinasbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Salinas to Big Surtaxi taxi
    5h 3m
    $172–214

  2. Drive 143.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Pier 39 to Big Surcar car 143.1 mi
    2h 48m
    $27–38

  3. Caltrain, train, taxi via Chinatown - Rose Pak Station

    1. Take the train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain train
    2. Take the train from San Jose to Salinastrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Salinas to Big Surtaxi taxi
    5h 48m
    $173–229

  4. Fly, taxi

    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane plane SFO - MRY
    2. Take the taxi from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to Big Surtaxi taxi
    3h 47m
    $297–685

  5. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from San Francisco to San Jose Diridon Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from San Jose to Salinasbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Salinas to Big Surtaxi taxi
    5h 31m
    $170–214

  6. Caltrain, train, taxi

    1. Take the train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain train
    2. Take the train from San Jose to Salinastrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Salinas to Big Surtaxi taxi
    5h 57m
    $173–229

  7. Line 8 bus, BART, shuttle, line 5 bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from North Point St & Stockton St to Geneva Ave/Balboa Park BARTbus bus 8 / ...
    2. Take the subway from Balboa Park to San Francisco International Airportsubway subway
    3. Take a shuttle bus from SFO Airport International to Monterey Shuttle Stationshuttle bus
    4. Take the bus from Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 3 Pearl to Carmel Rancho Blvd / Carmel Rancho Centerbus bus 5
    5. Take the taxi from Carmel Rancho Blvd / Carmel Rancho Center to Big Surtaxi taxi
    6h 40m
    $143–182

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

Calendar33Weekly Planes
Duration1h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$20Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Pier 39 to Big Sur.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 155.2 mi
  • Duration: 5h 3m

What companies run services between Pier 39, CA, USA and Big Sur, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Pier 39 to Big Sur. However, you can walk to Chinatown - Rose Pak Station, take the vehicle to 4th St & King St, walk to San Francisco Caltrain Southbound, take the train to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound, walk to San Jose, take the bus to Salinas, then take the taxi to Big Sur. Alternatively, you can walk to Chinatown - Rose Pak Station, take the vehicle to 4th St & King St, walk to San Francisco Caltrain Southbound, take the train to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound, walk to San Jose, take the train to Salinas, then take the taxi to Big Sur.

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