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How to get fromSanta Barbara to Big Surby bus, taxi, train, car, plane, or shuttle

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There are 6 ways to get from Santa Barbara to Big Sur by bus, taxi, train, car, plane, or shuttle

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  1. Bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Santa Barbara to Salinasbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the taxi from Salinas to Big Surtaxi taxi
    6h 20m
    $223–288

  2. Drive 197.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Santa Barbara to Big Surcar car 197.7 mi
    3h 59m
    $37–53

  3. Train, taxi

    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Salinastrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the taxi from Salinas to Big Surtaxi taxi
    6h 54m
    $223–336

  4. Fly Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Monterey Regional Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane plane SBA - MRY
    2. Take the taxi from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to Big Surtaxi taxi
    5h 48m
    $124–302

  5. Fly Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to San Francisco International Airport, shuttle, taxi

    1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane SBA - SFO
    2. Take a shuttle bus from SFO Airport Terminal 3-Lower Level to Monterey Shuttle Stationshuttle bus
    3. Take the taxi from Monterey Shuttle Station to Big Surtaxi taxi
    7h 1m
    $336–612

  6. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Monterey Regional Airport, taxi

    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara 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
    6h 49m
    $406–901

Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) flights

Calendar49Weekly Planes
Duration4h 56mAverage Duration
Ticket$29Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 283.7 mi
  • Duration: 6h 20m

What companies run services between Santa Barbara, CA, USA and Big Sur, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Santa Barbara 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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