There are 3 ways to get from San Luis Obispo to Big Sur Village by bus, taxi, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, taxi
best- Take the bus from San Luis Obispo to Salinasbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the taxi from Salinas to Big Sur Villagetaxi
3h 55m$183–230Drive 106.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from San Luis Obispo to Big Sur Villagecar 106.6 mi
2h 9m$20–29Train, taxi
- Take the train from San Luis Obispo to Salinastrain Coast Starlight
- Take the taxi from Salinas to Big Sur Villagetaxi
4h 10m$181–257
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from San Luis Obispo to Big Sur Village is to drive which costs $19 - $29 and takes 2h 9m.
The fastest way to get from San Luis Obispo to Big Sur Village is to drive which takes 2h 9m and costs $19 - $29.
The distance between San Luis Obispo and Big Sur Village is 176 miles. The road distance is 107.2 miles.
The best way to get from San Luis Obispo to Big Sur Village without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 3h 55m and costs $180 - $230.
It takes approximately 3h 55m to get from San Luis Obispo to Big Sur Village, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between San Luis Obispo to Big Sur Village is 107 miles. It takes approximately 2h 9m to drive from San Luis Obispo to Big Sur Village.
There are 220+ hotels available in Big Sur Village.
What companies run services between San Luis Obispo, CA, USA and Big Sur Village, CA, USA?
There is no direct connection from San Luis Obispo to Big Sur Village. However, you can take the bus to Salinas then take the taxi to Big Sur Village. Alternatively, you can take the train to Salinas then take the taxi to Big Sur Village.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from San Luis Obispo to Salinas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–90
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from San Luis Obispo to Salinas
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Website
- Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Estimated price
- $140–170
Sal's Salinas Taxi Co
- Phone
- +1 831-422-7276
Yellow Cab
- Phone
- +1 831-424-1234
- Website
- yellowcab1234.com
Sal's Salinas Taxi Co
- Phone
- +1 831-422-7276
Yellow Cab
- Phone
- +1 831-424-1234
- Website
- yellowcab1234.com
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