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How to get fromSan Luis Obispo to Big Surby bus, taxi, train, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from San Luis Obispo to Big Sur by bus, taxi, train, or car

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  1. Bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from San Luis Obispo to Salinasbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the taxi from Salinas to Big Surtaxi taxi
    3h 55m
    $183–230

  2. Drive 106.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from San Luis Obispo to Big Surcar car 106.6 mi
    2h 9m
    $20–29

  3. Train, taxi

    1. Take the train from San Luis Obispo to Salinastrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the taxi from Salinas to Big Surtaxi taxi
    4h 10m
    $183–258

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  • Distance: 174.5 mi
  • Duration: 3h 55m

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

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

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