There are 7 ways to get from Tustin to Big Sur by plane, taxi, bus, train, car, or shuttle
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly John Wayne Airport Orange County to Monterey Regional Airport, taxi
best- Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane SNA - MRY
- Take the taxi from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to Big Surtaxi
2h 6m$366–906Drive 325.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Tustin to Big Surcar 325.6 mi
6h 12m$60–86Bus, taxi
- Take the bus from Santa Ana Bus Stop to San Jose Diridon Stationbus
- Take the bus from San Jose to Salinasbus
- Take the taxi from Salinas to Big Surtaxi
11h 10m$220–311Train, taxi
- Take the train from Santa Ana to Los Angelestrain
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Salinastrain
- Take the taxi from Salinas to Big Surtaxi
11h 17m$261–433Fly John Wayne Airport Orange County to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, shuttle, taxi
- Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane SNA - SJC
- Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal A to Monterey Shuttle Station
- Take the taxi from Monterey Shuttle Station to Big Surtaxi
4h 22m$356–1,006Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Monterey Regional Airport, taxi
- Take the train from Santa Ana to Los Angelestrain
- Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane LAX - MRY
- Take the taxi from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to Big Surtaxi
4h 49m$373–856Train, bus (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Santa Ana to Santa Barbaratrain Pacific Surfliner
- Take the bus from Santa Barbara to Salinasbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
13h 2m$205–313
John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Tustin to Big Sur is to drive which costs $55 - $90 and takes 6h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Tustin to Big Sur is to fly and taxi which takes 2h 6m and costs $360 - $950.
The distance between Tustin and Big Sur is 342 miles. The road distance is 327.5 miles.
The best way to get from Tustin to Big Sur without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 11h 10m and costs $220 - $320.
It takes approximately 2h 6m to get from Tustin to Big Sur, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Tustin to Big Sur is 327 miles. It takes approximately 6h 12m to drive from Tustin to Big Sur.
There are 13+ hotels available in Big Sur.
What companies run services between Tustin, CA, USA and Big Sur, CA, USA?
There is no direct connection from Tustin to Big Sur. However, you can take the taxi to Santa-Ana-Airport-SNA airport, fly to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY), then take the taxi to Big Sur. Alternatively, you can take the bus to San Jose Diridon Station, walk to San Jose, take the bus to Salinas, then take the taxi to Big Sur.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–350
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Monterey Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–220
- Website
- jsx.com
Flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Monterey Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–250
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Santa Ana to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $11–23
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Los Angeles to Salinas
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 19m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $110–240
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Santa Ana to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $11–23
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Santa Ana to Santa Barbara
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 52m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–95
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Santa Ana Bus Stop to San Jose Diridon Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–120
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from San Jose to Salinas
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $20–30
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Bus from Santa Barbara to Salinas
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $80–120
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 831-373-7777
- Website
- groometransportation.com
Shuttle from SJC Airport Terminal A to Monterey Shuttle Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $45–60
- Schedules at
- groometransportation.com
- Standard Rate
- $45–60
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Estimated price
- $90–170
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
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
Sal's Salinas Taxi Co
- Phone
- +1 831-422-7276
Yellow Cab
- Phone
- +1 831-424-1234
- Website
- yellowcab1234.com
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