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

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There are 4 ways to get from Salinas to Big Sur by bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Line 20 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 taxi from Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 4 Tyler to Big Surtaxi taxi
    1h 35m
    $92–113

  2. Drive 45.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Salinas to Big Surcar car 45.6 mi
    1h 5m
    $9–12

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Salinas to Big Surtaxi taxi 45.6 mi
    1h 5m
    $140–170

  4. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Salinas to Carmel Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the taxi from Carmel Amtrak Bus Stop to Big Surtaxi taxi
    1h 50m
    $84–108

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  • Distance: 47.9 mi
  • Duration: 1h 35m

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

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

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