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How to get fromChico to Big Surby train, taxi, bus or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Chico to Big Sur by train, taxi, bus, or car

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  1. Train, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from Chico Amtrak to Salinastrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the taxi from Salinas to Big Surtaxi taxi
    8h 59m
    $203–312

  2. Drive 289.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Chico to Big Surcar car 289.1 mi
    5h 22m
    $53–77

  3. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Chico Amtrak to Stocktonbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Stockton to San Josebus bus
    3. Take the bus from San Jose to Salinasbus bus
    4. Take the taxi from Salinas to Big Surtaxi taxi
    9h 20m
    $217–306

Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Chico to Big Sur. However, you can take the train to Salinas then take the taxi to Big Sur. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Stockton, take the bus to San Jose, take the bus to Salinas, then take the taxi to Big Sur.

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