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

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There are 5 ways to get from Alhambra to Big Sur by plane, taxi, train, bus, car, or shuttle

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  1. Fly 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 57m
    $138–366

  2. Drive 298.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Alhambra to Big Surcar car 298.8 mi
    5h 45m
    $55–79

  3. Train, taxi

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Salinastrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the taxi from Salinas to Big Surtaxi taxi
    10h 41m
    $222–332

  4. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Barbara Bus Stopbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Santa Barbara to Salinasbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Salinas to Big Surtaxi taxi
    11h 4m

  5. Fly 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 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
    6h 28m
    $208–621

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

Calendar14Weekly Planes
Duration1h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket$33Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Alhambra to Big Sur. However, you can take the vehicle to Union Station - Metro A-Line, walk to Union Station FlyAway - 800 N Alameda St at Union Station / Patsaurus Plaza, take the bus to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), 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 vehicle to Union Station - Metro A-Line, walk to Los Angeles, take the train to Salinas, then take the taxi to Big Sur.

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