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How to get fromSacramento Airport (SMF) to Big Surby plane, taxi, train, bus, rideshare, car, or shuttle

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There are 6 ways to get from Sacramento Airport (SMF) to Big Sur by plane, taxi, train, bus, rideshare, car, or shuttle

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  1. Fly to Monterey Regional Airport, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane plane SMF - MRY
    2. Take the taxi from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to Big Surtaxi taxi
    4h
    $128–358

  2. Drive 218.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Sacramento Airport (SMF) to Big Surcar car 218.7 mi
    3h 59m
    $40–58

  3. Train, taxi

    1. Take the train from Sacramento to Salinastrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the taxi from Salinas to Big Surtaxi taxi
    7h 37m
    $202–303

  4. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Sacramento to Stocktonbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Stockton to San Josebus bus
    3. Take the bus from San Jose to Salinasbus bus
    4. Take the taxi from Salinas to Big Surtaxi taxi
    8h 24m
    $203–265

  5. Airport Transfer

    1. Take the rideshare from Sacramento-SMF to Big Surrideshare rideshare 218.7 mi
    3h 59m

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

    1. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane SMF - 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
    4h 57m
    $579–890

Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) flights

Calendar35Weekly Planes
Duration5h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket$33Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 177.6 mi
  • Duration: 4h

What companies run services between Sacramento Airport (SMF), USA and Big Sur, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Sacramento Airport (SMF) to Big Sur. However, you can fly to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) then take the taxi to Big Sur. Alternatively, you can take the bus to J St. at 4th St., walk to Sacramento, take the train to Salinas, then take the taxi to Big Sur.

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