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How to get fromSan Francisco to Big Sur Lodgeby bus, taxi, train, car, plane, or shuttle

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

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  1. Bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from San Francisco to San Jose Diridon Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from San Jose to Salinasbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Salinas to Big Sur Lodgetaxi taxi
    3h 58m
    $167–221

  2. Drive 142.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from San Francisco to Big Sur Lodgecar car 142.2 mi
    2h 46m
    $26–38

  3. Caltrain, train, taxi

    1. Take the train from San Francisco 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 Sur Lodgetaxi taxi
    5h 5m
    $171–237

  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 Sur Lodgetaxi taxi
    3h 19m
    $300–692

  5. Caltrain, bus, taxi

    1. Take the train from San Francisco 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 Sur Lodgetaxi taxi
    4h 20m
    $169–220

  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 Carmel Rancho Blvd / Carmel Rancho Center to Big Sur Lodgetaxi taxi
    5h 42m
    $147–185

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

Calendar26Weekly Planes
Duration1h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket$22Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 155.1 mi
  • Duration: 3h 58m

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

There is no direct connection from San Francisco to Big Sur Lodge. However, you can take the bus to San Jose Diridon Station, walk to San Jose, take the bus to Salinas, then take the taxi to Big Sur Lodge. 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 Lodge.

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