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

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

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

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    1. Fly from Yuma International Airport (YUM) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane plane YUM - MRY
    2. Take the taxi from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to Big Surtaxi taxi
    5h 57m
    $156–432

  2. Drive 559.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Yuma to Big Surcar car 559.8 mi
    10h 6m
    $103–148

  3. Train, taxi

    1. Take the train from Yuma Amtrak to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Salinastrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Salinas to Big Surtaxi taxi
    16h 10m
    $333–573

  4. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Yuma County Area Transit to Los Angeles Union Station Arrivalsbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Barbara Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Santa Barbara to Salinasbus bus
    4. Take the taxi from Salinas to Big Surtaxi taxi
    16h 40m
    $278–387

  5. Bus to Phoenix, fly to Monterey Regional Airport, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Yuma County Area Transit to Phoenix Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane plane PHX - MRY
    3. Take the taxi from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to Big Surtaxi taxi
    6h 55m
    $314–444

  6. Bus to San Diego International Airport, fly to Monterey Regional Airport, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Yuma County Area Transit to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stopbus bus
    2. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane plane SAN - MRY
    3. Take the taxi from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to Big Surtaxi taxi
    8h 6m
    $264–483

  7. Fly Yuma International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, shuttle, taxi

    1. Fly from Yuma International Airport (YUM) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane YUM - 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 29m
    $221–612

  8. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Yuma County Area Transit to El Monte Bus Stopbus bus Greyhound US0850
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Salinastrain train Coast Starlight
    20h 29m
    $233–423

Yuma International Airport (YUM) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) flights

Calendar15Weekly Planes
Duration4h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket$61Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 529.6 mi
  • Duration: 5h 57m

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

There is no direct connection from Yuma to Big Sur. However, you can take the line 4 bus to 32nd Street @ Pacific Avenue, walk to Yuma International Airport (YUM) airport, fly to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY), then take the taxi to Big Sur. Alternatively, you can take the train to Los Angeles, take the train to Salinas, then take the taxi to Big Sur.

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