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How to get fromSalinas Station to Big Surby bus, taxi, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Salinas Station to Big Sur by bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Line 20 bus, line 5 bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7 to Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 4 Tylerbus bus 20
    2. Take the bus from Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 3 Pearl to Carmel Rancho Blvd / Carmel Rancho Centerbus bus 5
    3. Take the taxi from Carmel Rancho Blvd / Carmel Rancho Center to Big Surtaxi taxi
    2h 31m
    $79–101

  2. Drive 45.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Salinas Station to Big Surcar car 45.7 mi
    1h 5m
    $9–12

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Salinas Station to Big Surtaxi taxi 45.7 mi
    1h 5m
    $140–170

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  • Distance: 49.9 mi
  • Duration: 2h 31m

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

There is no direct connection from Salinas Station to Big Sur. However, you can walk to Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7, take the line 20 bus to Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 4 Tyler, walk to Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 3 Pearl, take the line 5 bus to Carmel Rancho Blvd / Carmel Rancho Center, then take the taxi to Big Sur. Alternatively, you can drive from Salinas Station to Big Sur in around 1h 5m.

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