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How to get fromSan Bruno to Big Surby train, bus, taxi, car, plane, or shuttle

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There are 6 ways to get from San Bruno to Big Sur by train, bus, taxi, car, plane, or shuttle

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  1. Caltrain, bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from San Bruno Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain train
    2. Take the bus from San Jose to Salinasbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Salinas to Big Surtaxi taxi
    3h 59m

  2. Drive  129.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from San Bruno to Big Surcar car 129.7 mi
    2h 31m
    $24–35

  3. Caltrain, train, taxi

    1. Take the train from San Bruno Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain train
    2. Take the train from San Jose to Salinastrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Salinas to Big Surtaxi taxi
    4h 44m
    $183–240

  4. Fly, taxi

    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane plane SFO - MRY
    2. Take the taxi from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to Big Surtaxi taxi
    2h 43m
    $433–680

  5. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from San Jose to Salinasbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the taxi from Salinas to Big Surtaxi taxi
    4h 23m

  6. Shuttle, taxi

    1. Take a shuttle bus from SFO Airport International to Monterey Shuttle Stationshuttle bus Monterey Airbus from airport
    2. Take the taxi from Monterey Shuttle Station to Big Surtaxi taxi
    4h 25m
    $153–190

San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) flights

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  • Distance: 141.5 mi
  • Duration: 3h 59m

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

There is no direct connection from San Bruno to Big Sur. However, you can take the train to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound, walk to San Jose, take the bus to Salinas, then take the taxi to Big Sur. Alternatively, you can take the train to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound, walk to San Jose, take the train to Salinas, then take the taxi to Big Sur.

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