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

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There are 6 ways to get from Santa Barbara to Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park 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 Pfeiffer Big Sur State Parktaxi taxi
    6h 24m
    $219–291

  2. Drive 195.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Santa Barbara to Pfeiffer Big Sur State Parkcar car 195.4 mi
    3h 55m
    $36–52

  3. Train, taxi

    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Salinastrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the taxi from Salinas to Pfeiffer Big Sur State Parktaxi taxi
    6h 58m
    $221–345

  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 Pfeiffer Big Sur State Parktaxi taxi
    5h 49m
    $130–322

  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 Pfeiffer Big Sur State Parktaxi taxi
    7h 9m
    $330–622

  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 Pfeiffer Big Sur State Parktaxi taxi
    6h 53m
    $410–910

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

Calendar56Weekly Planes
Duration4h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket$30Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 286 mi
  • Duration: 6h 24m

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

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

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