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

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There are 7 ways to get from Van Nuys to Big Sur by plane, taxi, train, bus, car, or shuttle

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  1. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Monterey Regional Airport, taxi

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    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane plane LAX - MRY
    2. Take the taxi from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to Big Surtaxi taxi
    3h 49m
    $413–783

  2. Drive  277.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Van Nuys to Big Surcar car 277.7 mi
    5h 23m
    $51–74

  3. Train, taxi

    1. Take the train from Van Nuys to Salinastrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the taxi from Salinas to Big Surtaxi taxi
    8h 57m
    $325–454

  4. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles - Pacoima to Gilroybus bus
    2. Take the bus from Monterey / Gilroy Train Station to Salinas Transit Center / Gate 3bus bus 59
    3. Take the taxi from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 3 to Big Surtaxi taxi
    10h 34m
    $179–231

  5. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, shuttle, taxi

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane LAX - SJC
    2. Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal A to Monterey Shuttle Stationshuttle bus
    3. Take the taxi from Monterey Shuttle Station to Big Surtaxi taxi
    6h
    $263–783

  6. Fly Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, shuttle, taxi

    1. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane BUR - SJC
    2. Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal A to Monterey Shuttle Stationshuttle bus
    3. Take the taxi from Monterey Shuttle Station to Big Surtaxi taxi
    5h 36m
    $571–928

  7. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Van Nuys to Santa Barbaratrain train
    2. Take the bus from Santa Barbara to Salinasbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Salinas to Carmel Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    11h 17m

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) flights

Calendar32Weekly Planes
Duration1h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket$34Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 319.7 mi
  • Duration: 3h 49m

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

There is no direct connection from Van Nuys to Big Sur. However, you can take the bus to LAX Tom Bradley International Terminal, walk to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) airport, fly to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY), then take the taxi to Big Sur. Alternatively, you can take the train to Salinas then take the taxi to Big Sur.

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