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How to get fromSalinas to Big Sur Riverby bus, taxi, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Salinas to Big Sur River 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 Sur Rivertaxi taxi
    1h 38m
    $87–113

  2. Drive 44.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Salinas to Big Sur Rivercar car 44.3 mi
    1h 8m
    $9–12

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Salinas to Big Sur Rivertaxi taxi 44.3 mi
    1h 8m
    $130–170

  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 Sur Rivertaxi taxi
    1h 53m
    $79–103

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  • Distance: 46.5 mi
  • Duration: 1h 38m

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

There is no direct connection from Salinas to Big Sur River. However, you can take the line 20 bus to Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 4 Tyler then take the taxi to Big Sur River. Alternatively, you can drive from Salinas to Big Sur River in around 1h 8m.

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