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

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There are 7 ways to get from Berkeley to Big Sur by bus, taxi, train, car, subway, plane, or shuttle

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  1. Bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Emeryville to Salinasbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the taxi from Salinas to Big Surtaxi taxi
    3h 30m

  2. Drive 143.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Berkeley to Big Surcar car 143.6 mi
    2h 44m
    $27–38

  3. Train, taxi

    1. Take the train from Emeryville to Salinastrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the taxi from Salinas to Big Surtaxi taxi
    4h 32m
    $180–229

  4. BART, fly, taxi

    1. Take the subway from Downtown Berkeley to San Francisco International Airportsubway subway
    2. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane plane SFO - MRY
    3. Take the taxi from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to Big Surtaxi taxi
    3h 35m
    $136–373

  5. BART, bus, taxi

    1. Take the subway from Downtown Berkeley to Berryessa / North San Josesubway subway
    2. Take the bus from San Jose to Salinasbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Salinas to Big Surtaxi taxi
    4h 40m

  6. Train, taxi via Oakland

    1. Take the train from Oakland to Salinastrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the taxi from Salinas to Big Surtaxi taxi
    5h 29m
    $170–233

  7. BART, shuttle

    1. Take the subway from Downtown Berkeley to San Francisco International Airportsubway subway Red-S
    2. Take a shuttle bus from SFO Airport International Arrivals to Monterey - Calle Principal / Parking Garageshuttle bus Monterey Airbus from airport
    6h 19m
    $148–186

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

Calendar12Weekly Planes
Duration54 minAverage Duration
Ticket$31Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Berkeley to Big Sur. However, you can take the bus to Salinas then take the taxi to Big Sur. Alternatively, you can take the train to Salinas then take the taxi to Big Sur.

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