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

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There are 5 ways to get from Richmond to Big Sur by bus, taxi, train, car, subway, plane, or shuttle

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  1. Bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Emeryville to Salinasbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the taxi from Salinas to Big Surtaxi taxi
    5h 2m
    $177–235

  2. Drive 149.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Richmond to Big Surcar car 149.8 mi
    2h 49m
    $28–40

  3. Train, taxi

    1. Take the train from Oakland to Salinastrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the taxi from Salinas to Big Surtaxi taxi
    5h 31m
    $174–253

  4. BART, fly, taxi

    1. Take the subway from Richmond to San Francisco International Airportsubway subway
    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 Big Surtaxi taxi
    4h
    $298–735

  5. BART, shuttle

    1. Take the subway from Richmond to San Francisco International Airportsubway subway Red-S
    2. Take a shuttle bus from SFO Airport International to Monterey Shuttle Stationshuttle bus Monterey Airbus from airport
    6h 21m
    $145–183

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

Calendar26Weekly Planes
Duration1h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket$23Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 170.9 mi
  • Duration: 5h 2m

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

There is no direct connection from Richmond to Big Sur. However, you can take the train to Emeryville, walk to Emeryville, take the bus to Salinas, then take the taxi to Big Sur. Alternatively, you can take the train to Oakland, take the train to Salinas, then take the taxi to Big Sur.

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