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

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There are 6 ways to get from Boulder to Big Sur by bus, plane, taxi, train, car, or shuttle

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  1. Bus, fly to Monterey Regional Airport, taxi

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    1. Take the bus from US 36 & Flatiron Station Gate A to Denver Airport Station Gate 6bus bus
    2. Fly from Denver (DEN) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane plane DEN - MRY
    3. Take the taxi from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to Big Surtaxi taxi
    6h 10m
    $196–606

  2. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Downtown Boulder Station Gate 1 to Union Stationbus bus Ff1 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Sparks Transit Centerbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Sparks Transit Center to Oaklandbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Oakland to Salinas Train Stationbus bus
    5. Take the taxi from Salinas Train Station to Big Surtaxi taxi
    33h 56m
    $263–478

  3. Bus, train, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Broadway & 20th St to Union Stationbus bus Ff1 / ...
    2. Take the train from Denver to Emeryvilletrain train
    3. Take the train from Emeryville to Salinastrain train
    4. Take the taxi from Salinas to Big Surtaxi taxi
    40h 28m
    $293–1,533

  4. Drive 1,285 mi

    1. Drive from Boulder to Big Surcar car 1,285 mi
    21h 3m
    $235–339

  5. Bus, fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, shuttle, taxi

    1. Take the bus from US 36 & Flatiron Station Gate A to Denver Airport Station Gate 6bus bus
    2. Fly from Denver (DEN) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane DEN - SJC
    3. Take a shuttle bus from San Jose Airport Terminal A to Monterey - Calle Principal / Parking Garageshuttle bus
    4. Take the taxi from Monterey - Calle Principal / Parking Garage to Big Surtaxi taxi
    8h 31m
    $281–926

  6. Bus, fly to San Francisco International Airport, shuttle, taxi

    1. Take the bus from US 36 & Flatiron Station Gate A to Denver Airport Station Gate 6bus bus
    2. Fly from Denver (DEN) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane DEN - SFO
    3. Take a shuttle bus from SFO Airport Terminal 3-Lower Level to Monterey - Calle Principal / Parking Garageshuttle bus
    4. Take the taxi from Monterey - Calle Principal / Parking Garage to Big Surtaxi taxi
    9h 36m
    $226–561

Denver (DEN) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) flights

Calendar65Weekly Planes
Duration5h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$98Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Boulder to Big Sur. However, you can take the bus to US 36 & Flatiron Station Gate D, walk to US 36 & Flatiron Station Gate A, take the bus to Denver Airport Station Gate 6, walk to Denver (DEN) airport, fly to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY), then take the taxi to Big Sur. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Union Station, take the bus to Sparks Transit Center, take the bus to Oakland, take the bus to Salinas Train Station, then take the taxi to Big Sur.

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