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

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There are 8 ways to get from San Juan Capistrano 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 Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station 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 8m
    $256–484

  2. Drive 346.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from San Juan Capistrano to Big Surcar car 346.3 mi
    6h 34m
    $64–92

  3. Train, taxi

    1. Take the train from San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Salinastrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Salinas to Big Surtaxi taxi
    11h 44m
    $268–447

  4. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station to Santa Barbaratrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the bus from Santa Barbara to Salinasbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    13h 29m
    $205–327

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

    1. Take the train from San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station 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 16m
    $390–870

  6. Train to John Wayne Airport Orange County, fly, taxi

    1. Take the train from San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station to Anaheimtrain train
    2. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane plane SNA - MRY
    3. Take the taxi from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to Big Surtaxi taxi
    6h 9m
    $349–886

  7. Train to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, fly, taxi

    1. Take the train from San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane plane BUR - MRY
    3. Take the taxi from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to Big Surtaxi taxi
    5h 51m
    $579–967

  8. 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
    13h 41m
    $218–312

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: 477.6 mi
  • Duration: 5h 8m

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

There is no direct connection from San Juan Capistrano 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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