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How to get fromSan Jose to Big Sur River Innby train, taxi, bus, plane, shuttle, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from San Jose to Big Sur River Inn by train, taxi, bus, plane, shuttle, or car

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  1. Train, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from San Jose to Salinastrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the taxi from Salinas to Big Sur River Inntaxi taxi
    2h 45m
    $177–227

  2. Drive  98.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from San Jose to Big Sur River Inncar car 98.5 mi
    1h 57m
    $18–26

  3. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from San Jose to Salinasbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the taxi from Salinas to Big Sur River Inntaxi taxi
    2h

  4. Caltrain, fly, taxi

    1. Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    2. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane plane SFO - MRY
    3. Take the taxi from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to Big Sur River Inntaxi taxi
    3h 45m
    $441–690

  5. Shuttle, taxi

    1. Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal B to Monterey Shuttle Stationshuttle bus Monterey Airbus from airport
    2. Take the taxi from Monterey Shuttle Station to Big Sur River Inntaxi taxi
    2h 17m
    $140–167

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

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  • Distance: 113.1 mi
  • Duration: 2h 45m

What companies run services between San Jose, CA, USA and Big Sur River Inn, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from San Jose to Big Sur River Inn. However, you can take the train to Salinas then take the taxi to Big Sur River Inn. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Salinas then take the taxi to Big Sur River Inn.

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