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

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There are 8 ways to get from Truckee to Big Sur by bus, taxi, train, car, plane, or shuttle

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  1. Bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Tahoe Mountain Resort - Northstar to San Jose Park and Ridebus bus
    2. Take the bus from San Jose to Salinasbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Salinas to Big Surtaxi taxi
    9h 34m
    $255–296

  2. Drive  313.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Truckee to Big Surcar car 313.4 mi
    5h 36m
    $58–83

  3. Bus, train, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Truckee to Roseville Bus Stopbus bus
    2. Take the train from Roseville Amtrak to San Josetrain train
    3. Take the bus from San Jose to Salinasbus bus
    4. Take the taxi from Salinas to Big Surtaxi taxi
    9h 38m
    $210–312

  4. Bus, fly to Monterey Regional Airport, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Truckee Depot to Reno Tahoe International Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane plane RNO - MRY
    3. Take the taxi from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to Big Surtaxi taxi
    5h 49m
    $404–869

  5. Bus, shuttle, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Tahoe Mountain Resort - Northstar to San Jose Park and Ridebus bus
    2. Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal B to Monterey Shuttle Stationshuttle bus
    3. Take the taxi from Monterey Shuttle Station to Big Surtaxi taxi
    9h 55m
    $236–271

  6. Train, taxi

    1. Take the train from Truckee Amtrak Station to Sacramentotrain train
    2. Take the train from Sacramento to Salinastrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Salinas to Big Surtaxi taxi
    11h 55m
    $221–358

  7. Bus, fly to San Francisco International Airport, shuttle, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Truckee Depot to Reno Tahoe International Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane RNO - SFO
    3. Take a shuttle bus from SFO Airport Terminal 3-Lower Level to Monterey Shuttle Stationshuttle bus
    4. Take the taxi from Monterey Shuttle Station to Big Surtaxi taxi
    7h 7m
    $454–749

  8. Bus, fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, shuttle, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Truckee Depot to Reno Tahoe International Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane RNO - SJC
    3. Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal A to Monterey Shuttle Stationshuttle bus
    4. Take the taxi from Monterey Shuttle Station to Big Surtaxi taxi
    5h 55m
    $594–819

Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) flights

Calendar55Weekly Planes
Duration5h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$36Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 371.5 mi
  • Duration: 9h 34m

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

There is no direct connection from Truckee to Big Sur. However, you can take the bus to Northstar Village Gate # 8, take the bus to San Jose Park and Ride, walk to Tamien Caltrain Northbound, take the train to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound, walk to San Jose, take the bus to Salinas, then take the taxi to Big Sur. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Roseville Bus Stop, walk to Roseville Amtrak, take the train to San Jose, walk to San Jose, take the bus to Salinas, then take the taxi to Big Sur.

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