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

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

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  1. Train to San Diego International Airport, fly, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from San Clemente Pier Amtrak to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain train
    2. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane plane SAN - MRY
    3. Take the taxi from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to Big Surtaxi taxi
    5h 2m
    $250–474

  2. Drive  353.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from San Clemente to Big Surcar car 353.3 mi
    6h 41m
    $65–94

  3. Train, taxi

    1. Take the train from San Clemente Pier Amtrak to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Salinastrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Salinas to Big Surtaxi taxi
    12h 1m
    $241–417

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from San Clemente Pier to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Barbara Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Santa Barbara to Salinasbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Salinas to Carmel Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    13h 57m
    $161–227

  5. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly, taxi

    1. Take the train from San Clemente Pier Amtrak to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane plane LAX - MRY
    3. Take the taxi from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to Big Surtaxi taxi
    5h 33m
    $388–870

  6. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Santa Ana Bus Stop to San Jose Diridon Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from San Jose to Salinasbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Salinas to Big Surtaxi taxi
    14h 13m
    $213–290

San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) flights

Calendar28Weekly Planes
Duration2h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket$43Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 470 mi
  • Duration: 5h 2m

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

There is no direct connection from San Clemente to Big Sur. However, you can take the train to San Diego Old Town Transportation Center, walk to Old Town Transit Center, take the bus to Terminal 1 Transportation Island, walk to San Diego International Airport (SAN) airport, fly to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY), then take the taxi to Big Sur. Alternatively, you can take the train to Los Angeles, take the train to Salinas, then take the taxi to Big Sur.

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