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

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There are 9 ways to get from Vancouver to Big Sur by plane, taxi, bus, train, car, or shuttle

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  1. Fly Vancouver International Airport to Monterey Regional Airport, taxi

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    1. Fly from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane plane YVR - MRY
    2. Take the taxi from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to Big Surtaxi taxi
    7h 43m
    $157–415

  2. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Vancouver to Seattle Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Seattle Bus Station to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Oaklandbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Oakland to Salinasbus bus
    5. Take the taxi from Salinas to Big Surtaxi taxi
    30h 49m
    $327–519

  3. Train, taxi

    1. Take the train from Vancouver to Seattletrain train
    2. Take the train from Seattle to Salinastrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Salinas to Big Surtaxi taxi
    32h 41m
    $509–972

  4. Drive 1,076.2 mi

    1. Drive from Vancouver to Big Surcar car 1,076.2 mi
    18h 53m
    $247–356

  5. Bus to Bellingham International Airport, fly to Monterey Regional Airport, taxi

    1. Take the bus from River Rock Casino Resort, Richmond to Bellingham Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Bellingham International Airport (BLI) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane plane BLI - MRY
    3. Take the taxi from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to Big Surtaxi taxi
    12h 16m
    $209–535

  6. Train to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, fly to Monterey Regional Airport, taxi

    1. Take the train from Vancouver to Seattletrain train
    2. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane plane SEA - MRY
    3. Take the taxi from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to Big Surtaxi taxi
    9h 31m
    $205–508

  7. Fly Vancouver International Airport to San Francisco International Airport, shuttle, taxi

    1. Fly from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane YVR - SFO
    2. Take a shuttle bus from SFO Airport Terminal 3-Lower Level to Monterey Shuttle Stationshuttle bus
    3. Take the taxi from Monterey Shuttle Station to Big Surtaxi taxi
    8h 50m
    $287–885

  8. Fly Vancouver International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, shuttle, taxi

    1. Fly from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane YVR - 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
    9h 45m
    $517–1,375

  9. Train to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, shuttle, taxi

    1. Take the train from Vancouver to Seattletrain train
    2. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane SEA - 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
    11h 37m
    $330–648

Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) flights

Calendar43Weekly Planes
Duration6h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket$59Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 914.1 mi
  • Duration: 7h 43m

What companies run services between Vancouver, BC, Canada and Big Sur, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Vancouver to Big Sur. However, you can take the subway to YVR-Airport Station @ Canada Line, walk to Vancouver International Airport (YVR) airport, fly to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY), then take the taxi to Big Sur. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Seattle Bus Station, take the bus to Sacramento Bus Station, take the bus to Oakland, walk to West Oakland, take the subway to Lake Merritt, walk to Oakland, take the bus to Salinas, then take the taxi to Big Sur.

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