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

The cheapest way to get from Big Sur to Berkeley is to drive which costs $26 - $40 and takes 2h 43m.

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

The fastest way to get from Big Sur to Berkeley is to drive which takes 2h 43m and costs $26 - $40.

How far is it from Big Sur to Berkeley?

The distance between Big Sur and Berkeley is 164 miles. The road distance is 144.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Big Sur to Berkeley without a car is to taxi and bus which takes 3h 45m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 3h 45m to get from Big Sur to Berkeley, including transfers.

Can I drive from Big Sur to Berkeley?

Yes, the driving distance between Big Sur to Berkeley is 145 miles. It takes approximately 2h 43m to drive from Big Sur to Berkeley.

Where can I stay near Berkeley?

There are 783+ hotels available in Berkeley.

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

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

Taxi, bus (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the taxi from Big Sur to Salinas
2. Take the bus from Salinas to EmeryvilleAmtrak Thruway Connecting Service
3h 45m
Drive 143.7 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Big Sur to Berkeley143.7 mi
2h 43m
$27–38
Taxi, train (Amtrak)
1. Take the taxi from Big Sur to Salinas
2. Take the train from Salinas to OaklandCoast Starlight
4h 36m
$169–226
Taxi, fly, BART
1. Take the taxi from Big Sur to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)
2. Fly from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)MRY - SFO
3. Take the subway from San Francisco International Airport to Downtown Berkeley
2h 46m
$135–330
Shuttle, BART
1. Take a shuttle bus from Monterey - Calle Principal / Parking Garage to SFO Airport Terminal 2-Lower LevelMonterey Airbus
2. Take the subway from San Francisco International Airport to Downtown BerkeleyRed-N
5h 53m
$151–186

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

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Big Sur to Berkeley.

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Distance: 163 mi
Duration: 3h 45m

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

There is no direct connection from Big Sur to Berkeley. However, you can take the taxi to Salinas then take the bus to Emeryville. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Salinas, take the train to Oakland, walk to Lake Merritt, then take the subway to Downtown Berkeley.

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