Rome2Rio

How to get fromSalt Lake City to Big Surby plane, taxi, bus, train, car, shuttle, or subway

Find Transport to Big Sur

See all options

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Fly to Monterey Regional Airport, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane plane SLC - MRY
    2. Take the taxi from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to Big Surtaxi taxi
    6h 30m
    $167–493

  2. Drive 862.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Salt Lake City to Big Surcar car 862.6 mi
    13h 39m
    $158–228

  3. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Salt Lake City Intermodal Trans Ctr to Sparks Transit Centerbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Sparks Transit Center to Oaklandbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Oakland to Salinasbus bus
    4. Take the taxi from Salinas to Big Surtaxi taxi
    21h 44m
    $291–448

  4. Train, taxi

    1. Take the train from Salt Lake City to Emeryvilletrain train
    2. Take the train from Emeryville to Salinastrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Salinas to Big Surtaxi taxi
    23h 49m
    $439–777

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

    1. Fly from Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane SLC - 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 19m
    $217–613

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

    1. Fly from Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane SLC - 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
    7h 31m
    $237–453

  7. Fly to Oakland International Airport, BART, shuttle, taxi

    1. Fly from Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane SLC - 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 56m
    $288–517

Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) flights

Calendar55Weekly Planes
Duration6h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket$71Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Salt Lake City to Big Sur.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 644.3 mi
  • Duration: 6h 30m

What companies run services between Salt Lake City, UT, USA and Big Sur, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Salt Lake City to Big Sur. However, you can take the line 704 vehicle to Airport Station, walk to Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) airport, fly to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY), then take the taxi to Big Sur. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Sparks Transit Center, take the bus to Oakland, walk to West Oakland, take the subway to Lake Merritt, walk to Oakland, take the bus to Salinas, then take the taxi to Big Sur.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators
Other operators

Want to know more about travelling around United States

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

Need to know: Greyhound

Read the travel guideNeed to know: Greyhound