What is the cheapest way to get from Alameda to Big Sur?

The cheapest way to get from Alameda to Big Sur is to drive which costs $25 - $40 and takes 2h 35m.

What is the fastest way to get from Alameda to Big Sur?

The fastest way to get from Alameda to Big Sur is to drive which takes 2h 35m and costs $25 - $40.

How far is it from Alameda to Big Sur?

The distance between Alameda and Big Sur is 168 miles. The road distance is 137.7 miles.

How do I travel from Alameda to Big Sur without a car?

The best way to get from Alameda to Big Sur without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 3h 40m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Alameda to Big Sur?

It takes approximately 3h 40m to get from Alameda to Big Sur, including transfers.

Can I drive from Alameda to Big Sur?

Yes, the driving distance between Alameda to Big Sur is 138 miles. It takes approximately 2h 35m to drive from Alameda to Big Sur.

Where can I stay near Big Sur?

There are 12+ hotels available in Big Sur.

Alameda to Big Sur - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, taxi, car, and plane

There are 5 ways to get from Alameda to Big Sur by bus, taxi, train, car, plane, 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.

Bus, taxi
best
1. Take the bus from Oakland to Salinasbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
2. Take the taxi from Salinas to Big Surtaxi
3h 40m
Drive 136.9 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Alameda to Big Surcar 136.9 mi
2h 35m
$25–37
Train, taxi
1. Take the train from Oakland to Salinastrain Coast Starlight
2. Take the taxi from Salinas to Big Surtaxi
4h 2m
$169–227
Fly, taxi
1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane SFO - MRY
2. Take the taxi from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to Big Surtaxi
3h 24m
$134–373
Shuttle
1. Take a shuttle bus from SFO Airport International Arrivals to Monterey - Calle Principal / Parking Garageshuttle Monterey Airbus from airport
6h 8m
$147–186

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

18Weekly Planes

57 minAverage Duration

$29Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Alameda to Big Sur.

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Distance: 167.4 mi
Duration: 3h 40m

What companies run services between Alameda, Alameda County, CA, USA and Big Sur, CA, USA?

Groome Transportation operates a shuttle from SFO Airport International Arrivals to Monterey - Calle Principal / Parking Garage hourly. Tickets cost $60–75 and the journey takes 3h.

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