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

The cheapest way to get from Carson to Big Sur is to drive which costs $55 - $80 and takes 5h 49m.

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

The fastest way to get from Carson to Big Sur is to taxi and fly which takes 2h 31m and costs $250 - $550.

How far is it from Carson to Big Sur?

The distance between Carson and Big Sur is 364 miles. The road distance is 306.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Carson to Big Sur without a car is to train and taxi which takes 11h 13m and costs $240 - $400.

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

It takes approximately 2h 31m to get from Carson to Big Sur, including transfers.

Can I drive from Carson to Big Sur?

Yes, the driving distance between Carson to Big Sur is 306 miles. It takes approximately 5h 49m to drive from Carson to Big Sur.

Where can I stay near Big Sur?

There are 13+ hotels available in Big Sur.

Carson to Big Sur - 6 ways to travel via train, taxi, plane, bus, and car

There are 6 ways to get from Carson to Big Sur by taxi, plane, train, bus, car, 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 to John Wayne Airport Orange County, fly to Monterey Regional Airport, taxi
best
1. Take the taxi from Carson to Santa-Ana-Airport-SNAtaxi
2. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane SNA - MRY
3. Take the taxi from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to Big Surtaxi
2h 31m
$255–542
Drive 304.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Carson to Big Surcar 304.4 mi
5h 49m
$56–81
Train, taxi
1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Salinastrain Coast Starlight
2. Take the taxi from Salinas to Big Surtaxi
11h 13m
$241–392
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
11h 25m
$229–325
Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Monterey Regional Airport, taxi
1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane LAX - MRY
2. Take the taxi from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to Big Surtaxi
4h
$129–346
Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, shuttle, taxi
1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane LAX - SJC
2. Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal A to Monterey Shuttle Stationshuttle
3. Take the taxi from Monterey Shuttle Station to Big Surtaxi
6h 8m
$189–576

John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) flights

4Weekly Planes

1h 15mAverage Duration

$42Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Carson to Big Sur.

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Distance: 362.2 mi
Duration: 2h 31m

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

There is no direct connection from Carson to Big Sur. However, you can take the taxi to Santa-Ana-Airport-SNA airport, fly to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY), then take the taxi to Big Sur. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Alameda St at Los Angeles St, walk to Los Angeles, take the train to Salinas, then take the taxi to Big Sur.

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