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

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

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

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    1. Fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane plane ABQ - MRY
    2. Take the taxi from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to Big Surtaxi taxi
    6h 14m
    $175–541

  2. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Albuquerque Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus 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
    27h 30m

  3. Train, taxi

    1. Take the train from Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Salinastrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Salinas to Big Surtaxi taxi
    27h 47m
    $286–457

  4. Drive 998.7 mi

    1. Drive from Albuquerque to Big Surcar car 998.7 mi
    16h 57m
    $183–264

  5. Shuttle to Santa Fe Municipal Airport, fly to Monterey Regional Airport, taxi

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Albuquerque International Sunport to Santa Fe, NM - Municipal Airportshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Santa Fe Municipal Airport (SAF) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane plane SAF - MRY
    3. Take the taxi from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to Big Surtaxi taxi
    7h 13m
    $251–635

  6. Fly Albuquerque International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, shuttle, taxi

    1. Fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane ABQ - SJC
    2. Take a shuttle bus from San Jose Airport Terminal A to Monterey - Calle Principal / Parking Garageshuttle bus
    3. Take the taxi from Monterey - Calle Principal / Parking Garage to Big Surtaxi taxi
    8h 53m
    $265–871

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

    1. Fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane ABQ - SFO
    2. Take a shuttle bus from SFO Airport Terminal 3-Lower Level to Monterey - Calle Principal / Parking Garageshuttle bus
    3. Take the taxi from Monterey - Calle Principal / Parking Garage to Big Surtaxi taxi
    8h 31m
    $205–506

  8. Fly Albuquerque International Airport to Oakland International Airport, BART, shuttle, taxi

    1. Fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane ABQ - OAK
    2. Take the subway from Coliseum to Milpitassubway subway
    3. Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal B to Monterey - Calle Principal / Parking Garageshuttle bus
    4. Take the taxi from Monterey - Calle Principal / Parking Garage to Big Surtaxi taxi
    9h 5m
    $244–785

Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) flights

Calendar46Weekly Planes
Duration5h 42mAverage Duration
Ticket$80Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Albuquerque, NM, USA and Big Sur, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Albuquerque to Big Sur. However, you can take the line 50 bus to Sunport @ Arrivals Level, walk to Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) airport, fly to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY), then take the taxi to Big Sur. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Los Angeles Union Station, take the bus to Santa Barbara Bus Stop, walk to Santa Barbara, take the bus to Salinas, then take the taxi to Big Sur.

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