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

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

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  1. Fly to Monterey Regional Airport, taxi

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    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane plane SAN - MRY
    2. Take the taxi from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to Big Surtaxi taxi
    2h 16m
    $238–432

  2. Drive 412.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from San Diego to Big Surcar car 412.1 mi
    7h 43m
    $76–109

  3. Train, taxi

    1. Take the train from San Diego to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Salinastrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Salinas to Big Surtaxi taxi
    13h 20m
    $291–494

  4. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from San Ysidro to Gilroybus bus
    2. Take the bus from Monterey / Gilroy Train Station to Salinas Transit Center / Gate 3bus bus 59
    3. Take the taxi from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 3 to Big Surtaxi taxi
    13h 40m
    $230–298

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

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane SAN - 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
    4h 20m
    $209–672

  6. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from San Diego to Santa Barbaratrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the bus from Santa Barbara to Salinasbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    15h 5m
    $234–374

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

Calendar32Weekly Planes
Duration2h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket$41Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 406.7 mi
  • Duration: 2h 16m

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

There is no direct connection from San Diego to Big Sur. However, you can 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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