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

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

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  1. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Monterey Regional Airport, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from Riverside - Downtown to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane plane LAX - MRY
    3. Take the taxi from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to Big Surtaxi taxi
    5h 19m
    $382–847

  2. Drive  344.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Riverside to Big Surcar car 344.9 mi
    6h 35m
    $63–91

  3. Train, taxi

    1. Take the train from Riverside - Downtown to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Salinastrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Salinas to Big Surtaxi taxi
    11h 56m
    $245–394

  4. Bus, taxi via Santa Barbara

    1. Take the bus from Riverside to Los Angeles Downtownbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Barbara Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Santa Barbara to Salinasbus bus
    4. Take the taxi from Salinas to Big Surtaxi taxi
    13h 54m
    $233–321

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

    1. Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane ONT - 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
    6h 1m
    $323–980

  6. Fly Ontario International Airport to Oakland International Airport, BART, shuttle, taxi

    1. Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane ONT - OAK
    2. Take the subway from Coliseum to Milpitassubway subway
    3. Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal A to Monterey Shuttle Stationshuttle bus
    4. Take the taxi from Monterey Shuttle Station to Big Surtaxi taxi
    7h 46m
    $394–944

  7. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Bloomington 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 Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 4 Tyler to Big Surtaxi taxi
    16h 21m
    $176–232

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) flights

Calendar26Weekly Planes
Duration1h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket$35Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 372.7 mi
  • Duration: 5h 19m

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

There is no direct connection from Riverside to Big Sur. However, you can take the train to L.A. Union Station, walk to Los Angeles Union Station, take the bus to LAX Tom Bradley International Terminal, walk to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) airport, fly to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY), then take the taxi to Big Sur. Alternatively, you can take the train to L.A. Union Station, walk to Los Angeles, take the train to Salinas, then take the taxi to Big Sur.

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