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How to get fromUnion City to Big Surby bus, taxi, train, car, subway, plane, or shuttle

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There are 6 ways to get from Union City to Big Sur by bus, taxi, train, car, subway, plane, or shuttle

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  1. Bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from San Jose to Salinasbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the taxi from Salinas to Big Surtaxi taxi
    3h 52m
    $166–210

  2. Drive 119.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Union City to Big Surcar car 119.5 mi
    2h 17m
    $22–32

  3. Train, taxi

    1. Take the train from Fremont to San Josetrain train
    2. Take the train from San Jose to Salinastrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Salinas to Big Surtaxi taxi
    4h 27m
    $167–223

  4. BART, fly, taxi

    1. Take the subway from Union City to Daly Citysubway subway
    2. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane plane SFO - MRY
    3. Take the taxi from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to Big Surtaxi taxi
    4h 8m
    $301–691

  5. Train, taxi via Berryessa BART

    1. Take the train from San Jose to Salinastrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the taxi from Salinas to Big Surtaxi taxi
    4h 37m
    $167–226

  6. BART, line 60 bus, shuttle, line 5 bus, taxi

    1. Take the subway from Union City to Milpitassubway subway
    2. Take the bus from Milpitas BART to SJC Airport Terminal Bbus bus 60
    3. Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal B to Monterey Shuttle Stationshuttle bus
    4. Take the bus from Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 3 Pearl to Carmel Rancho Blvd / Carmel Rancho Centerbus bus 5
    5. Take the taxi from Carmel Rancho Blvd / Carmel Rancho Center to Big Surtaxi taxi
    4h 56m
    $129–166

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

Calendar26Weekly Planes
Duration1h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket$22Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 127.6 mi
  • Duration: 3h 52m

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

There is no direct connection from Union City to Big Sur. However, you can 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. Alternatively, you can take the train to San Jose, take the train to Salinas, then take the taxi to Big Sur.

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