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

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There are 5 ways to get from San Carlos 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 Carlos 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 39m
    $165–206

  2. Drive 117.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from San Carlos to Big Surcar car 117.7 mi
    2h 19m
    $22–31

  3. Train, taxi

    1. Take the train from San Jose to Salinastrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the taxi from Salinas to Big Surtaxi taxi
    4h 24m
    $166–223

  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
    3h 17m
    $298–736

  5. Bus, shuttle, line 5 bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from El Camino Real & San Carlos Ave to Millbrae Transit Center- Bay G1bus bus Ecr / ...
    2. Take a shuttle bus from SFO Airport International to Monterey Shuttle Stationshuttle bus
    3. Take the bus from Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 3 Pearl to Carmel Rancho Blvd / Carmel Rancho Centerbus bus 5
    4. Take the taxi from Carmel Rancho Blvd / Carmel Rancho Center to Big Surtaxi taxi
    6h 12m
    $142–182

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

Calendar26Weekly Planes
Duration1h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket$23Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 129.3 mi
  • Duration: 3h 39m

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

There is no direct connection from San Carlos 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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