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How to get fromCastro Valley to Big Surby bus, taxi, train, car, subway, plane or shuttle

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There are 7 ways to get from Castro Valley to Big Sur by bus, taxi, train, car, subway, plane, or shuttle

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  1. Bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Hayward Bus Station to San Jose Diridon Stationbus
    2. Take the bus from San Jose to Salinasbus
    3. Take the taxi from Salinas to Big Surtaxi
    3h 44m
    $165–228

  2. Drive 127.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Castro Valley to Big Surcar127.6 mi
    2h 25m
    $24–34

  3. Train, taxi via San Jose

    1. Take the train from San Jose to SalinastrainCoast Starlight
    2. Take the taxi from Salinas to Big Surtaxi
    4h 44m
    $176–222

  4. BART, fly, taxi

    1. Take the subway from Castro Valley to West Oaklandsubway
    2. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)planeSFO - MRY
    3. Take the taxi from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to Big Surtaxi
    3h 47m
    $137–358

  5. Bus, taxi via San Jose

    1. Take the bus from San Jose to SalinasbusAmtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the taxi from Salinas to Big Surtaxi
    4h 4m
    $163–227

  6. Train, taxi

    1. Take the train from Hayward Amtrak to San Josetrain
    2. Take the train from San Jose to Salinastrain
    3. Take the taxi from Salinas to Big Surtaxi
    4h 44m
    $182–223

  7. BART, line 60 bus, shuttle, line 5 bus, taxi

    1. Take the subway from Hayward to Milpitassubway
    2. Take the bus from Milpitas BART to SJC Airport Terminal Bbus60
    3. Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal B to Monterey - Calle Principal / Parking Garageshuttle
    4. Take the bus from Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 3 Pearl to Carmel Rancho Blvd / Carmel Rancho Centerbus5 / ...
    5. Take the taxi from Carmel Rancho Blvd / Carmel Rancho Center to Big Surtaxi
    5h 13m
    $135–167

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

Calendar14Weekly Planes
Duration56 minAverage Duration
Ticket$28Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Castro Valley to Big Sur. However, you can take the bus to San Jose Diridon Station, walk to San Jose, take the bus to Salinas, then take the taxi to Big Sur. Alternatively, you can take the subway to Berryessa / North San Jose, walk to Berryessa BART, take the bus to San Jose Diridon, walk to San Jose, take the train to Salinas, then take the taxi to Big Sur.

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