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

The cheapest way to get from California to Big Sur is to drive which costs $50 - $80 and takes 5h 38m.

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

The fastest way to get from California to Big Sur is to fly and taxi which takes 3h 29m and costs $130 - $380.

How far is it from California to Big Sur?

The distance between California and Big Sur is 133 miles. The road distance is 294 miles.

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

The best way to get from California to Big Sur without a car is to train and taxi which takes 9h 24m and costs $220 - $330.

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

It takes approximately 3h 29m to get from California to Big Sur, including transfers.

Can I drive from California to Big Sur?

Yes, the driving distance between California to Big Sur is 294 miles. It takes approximately 5h 38m to drive from California to Big Sur.

Where can I stay near Big Sur?

There are 13+ hotels available in Big Sur.

California to Big Sur - 4 ways to travel via train, plane, taxi, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from California to Big Sur by plane, taxi, train, bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly, taxi
best
1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane SFO - MRY
2. Take the taxi from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to Big Surtaxi
3h 29m
$134–373
Drive 292.3 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Los Angeles to Big Surcar 292.3 mi
5h 38m
$54–78
Train, taxi
1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Salinastrain Coast Starlight
2. Take the taxi from Salinas to Big Surtaxi
9h 24m
$221–321
Bus, taxi
1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Barbara Bus Stopbus
2. Take the bus from Santa Barbara to Salinasbus
3. Take the taxi from Salinas to Big Surtaxi
9h 30m

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

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1h 2mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from California to Big Sur.

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Distance: 132.3 mi
Duration: 3h 29m

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

There is no direct connection from California to Big Sur. However, you can take the subway to San Francisco International Airport, walk to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) airport, fly to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY), 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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