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How to get fromCalifornia Polytechnic State University to Big Surby bus, taxi, train or car

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There are 5 ways to get from California Polytechnic State University to Big Sur by bus, taxi, train, or car

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  1. Bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from San Luis Obispo Amtrak Bus Stop to SalinasbusAmtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the taxi from Salinas to Big Surtaxi
    3h 59m

  2. Drive 170 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from California Polytechnic State University to Big Surcar170 mi
    3h 13m
    $31–45

  3. Bus, train, taxi

    1. Take the bus from San Luis Obispo Amtrak Bus Stop to Paso Robles Amtrak Stationbus
    2. Take the train from Paso Robles Amtrak Station to Salinastrain
    3. Take the taxi from Salinas to Big Surtaxi
    4h 44m

  4. Bus, line 20 bus, line 5 bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from San Luis Obispo Amtrak Bus Stop to Salinasbus
    2. Take the bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7 to Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 4 Tylerbus20
    3. Take the bus from Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 3 Pearl to Carmel Rancho Blvd / Carmel Rancho Centerbus5 / ...
    4. Take the taxi from Carmel Rancho Blvd / Carmel Rancho Center to Big Surtaxi
    5h 43m

  5. Train, taxi

    1. Take the train from San Luis Obispo to SalinastrainCoast Starlight
    2. Take the taxi from Salinas to Big Surtaxi
    5h 44m
    $180–236

Questions & Answers

What companies run services between California Polytechnic State University, CA, USA and Big Sur, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from California Polytechnic State University to Big Sur. However, you can walk to San Luis Obispo Amtrak Bus Stop, take the bus to Salinas, then take the taxi to Big Sur. Alternatively, you can walk to San Luis Obispo Amtrak Bus Stop, take the bus to Paso Robles Amtrak Station, walk to Paso Robles Amtrak Station, take the train to Salinas, then take the taxi to Big Sur.

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