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How to get fromSt. Helena to Big Sur Riverby bus, subway, taxi, train, car, plane, or shuttle

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There are 7 ways to get from St. Helena to Big Sur River by bus, subway, taxi, train, car, plane, or shuttle

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  1. Bus, BART, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Redwood Park & Ride, B1 to El Cerrito Del Norte Stationbus bus 29
    2. Take the subway from El Cerrito Del Norte to Berryessa / North San Josesubway subway
    3. Take the bus from San Jose to Salinasbus bus
    4. Take the taxi from Salinas to Big Sur Rivertaxi taxi
    7h 45m
    $161–218

  2. Drive 194.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from St. Helena to Big Sur Rivercar car 194.5 mi
    3h 46m
    $36–52

  3. Bus, train, taxi via Oakland

    1. Take the bus from Redwood Park & Ride, B1 to El Cerrito Del Norte Stationbus bus 29
    2. Take the train from Oakland to Salinastrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Salinas to Big Sur Rivertaxi taxi
    8h 38m
    $165–248

  4. Bus, BART, fly, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Redwood Park & Ride, B1 to El Cerrito Del Norte Stationbus bus
    2. Take the subway from El Cerrito Del Norte to San Francisco International Airportsubway subway
    3. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane plane SFO - MRY
    4. Take the taxi from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to Big Sur Rivertaxi taxi
    6h 51m
    $299–738

  5. Bus, BART, shuttle

    1. Take the bus from Redwood Park & Ride, B1 to El Cerrito Del Norte Stationbus bus 29
    2. Take the subway from El Cerrito Del Norte to San Francisco International Airportsubway subway
    3. Take a shuttle bus from SFO Airport International to Monterey Shuttle Stationshuttle bus
    9h 12m
    $141–181

  6. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Redwood Park & Ride, B1 to El Cerrito Del Norte Stationbus bus 29
    2. Take the bus from Emeryville to Salinasbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 4 Tyler to Big Sur Rivertaxi taxi
    9h 12m
    $126–176

  7. Bus, train, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Napa Amtrak Bus Stop to Martinezbus bus
    2. Take the train from Martinez to Salinastrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 4 Tyler to Big Sur Rivertaxi taxi
    10h 21m
    $137–225

San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) flights

Calendar26Weekly Planes
Duration1h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket$23Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 207.7 mi
  • Duration: 7h 45m

What companies run services between St. Helena, CA, USA and Big Sur River, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from St. Helena to Big Sur River. However, you can take the line 10 bus to Redwood Park & Ride, B3, take the bus to El Cerrito Del Norte Station, walk to El Cerrito Del Norte, take the subway to Berryessa / North San Jose, walk to Berryessa BART, take the bus to San Jose Diridon, walk to San Jose, take the bus to Salinas, then take the taxi to Big Sur River. Alternatively, you can take the line 10 bus to Redwood Park & Ride, B3, take the bus to El Cerrito Del Norte Station, walk to El Cerrito Del Norte, take the subway to Lake Merritt, walk to Oakland, take the train to Salinas, then take the taxi to Big Sur River.

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