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How to get fromSan Jose to Pfeiffer Big Sur State Parkby train, taxi, bus, plane, shuttle, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from San Jose to Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park 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 Pfeiffer Big Sur State Parktaxi taxi
    2h 49m
    $161–224

  2. Drive 100.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from San Jose to Pfeiffer Big Sur State Parkcar car 100.8 mi
    2h 1m
    $19–27

  3. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from San Jose to Salinasbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the taxi from Salinas to Pfeiffer Big Sur State Parktaxi taxi
    2h 4m
    $160–208

  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 Pfeiffer Big Sur State Parktaxi taxi
    3h 59m
    $306–700

  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 Carmel Rancho Blvd / Carmel Rancho Center to Pfeiffer Big Sur State Parktaxi taxi
    3h 11m
    $137–160

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: 115.5 mi
  • Duration: 2h 49m

What companies run services between San Jose, CA, USA and Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park, CA, USA?

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

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