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

The cheapest way to get from Capitola to Big Sur is to drive which costs $12 - $18 and takes 1h 21m.

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

The fastest way to get from Capitola to Big Sur is to drive which takes 1h 21m and costs $12 - $18.

How far is it from Capitola to Big Sur?

The distance between Capitola and Big Sur is 84 miles. The road distance is 66.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Capitola to Big Sur without a car is to line 1 bus and line 28 bus and taxi which takes 3h 30m and costs $140 - $190.

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

It takes approximately 3h 30m to get from Capitola to Big Sur, including transfers.

Can I drive from Capitola to Big Sur?

Yes, the driving distance between Capitola to Big Sur is 66 miles. It takes approximately 1h 21m to drive from Capitola to Big Sur.

Where can I stay near Big Sur?

There are 12+ hotels available in Big Sur.

Capitola to Big Sur - 4 ways to travel via line 1 bus, line 28 bus, and taxi

There are 4 ways to get from Capitola to Big Sur by bus, taxi, car, or bus (Amtrak)

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

Line 1 bus, line 28 bus, taxi
best
1. Take the bus from Soquel Dr & Capitola Ave to Watsonville Transit Centerbus 1 / ...
2. Take the bus from Watsonville Transit Center / Lane 2 to Salinas Transit Center / Gate 1bus 28 / ...
3. Take the taxi from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 1 to Big Surtaxi
3h 30m
$144–181
Drive 65.9 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Capitola to Big Surcar 65.9 mi
1h 21m
$12–18
Line 73 bus, line 28 bus, line 20 bus, taxi
1. Take the bus from Park Ave & Monterey Ave to Watsonville Transit Centerbus 73
2. Take the bus from Watsonville Transit Center / Lane 2 to Salinas Transit Center / Gate 1bus 28 / ...
3. Take the bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7 to Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 4 Tylerbus 20
4. Take the taxi from Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 4 Tyler to Big Surtaxi
4h 38m
$91–125
Line 73 bus, line 28 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Park Ave & Monterey Ave to Watsonville Transit Centerbus 73
2. Take the bus from Watsonville Transit Center / Lane 2 to Salinas Transit Center / Gate 1bus 28 / ...
3. Take the bus from Salinas to Carmel Amtrak Bus Stopbus
5h 30m

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Capitola to Big Sur.

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Distance: 83.9 mi
Duration: 3h 30m

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

You can take a bus from Park Ave & Monterey Ave to Big Sur via Watsonville Transit Center / Lane 2, Salinas Transit Center / Gate 1, Salinas, and Carmel Amtrak Bus Stop in around 5h 30m.

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