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

The cheapest way to get from Denver to Big Sur is to drive which costs $230 - $340 and takes 20h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Denver to Big Sur is to fly and taxi which takes 5h 32m and costs $200 - $650.

How far is it from Denver to Big Sur?

The distance between Denver and Big Sur is 1019 miles. The road distance is 1286.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Denver to Big Sur without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 32h 5m and costs $260 - $480.

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

It takes approximately 5h 32m to get from Denver to Big Sur, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Denver and Big Sur?

Big Sur is 1h behind Denver. It is currently 6:39 AM in Denver and 5:39 AM in Big Sur.

Can I drive from Denver to Big Sur?

Yes, the driving distance between Denver to Big Sur is 1286 miles. It takes approximately 20h 45m to drive from Denver to Big Sur.

Where can I stay near Big Sur?

There are 12+ hotels available in Big Sur.

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

There are 6 ways to get from Denver to Big Sur by plane, taxi, bus, train, 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.

Fly to Monterey Regional Airport, taxi
best
1. Fly from Denver (DEN) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane DEN - MRY
2. Take the taxi from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to Big Surtaxi
5h 32m
$200–610
Bus, taxi
1. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Sparks Transit Centerbus
2. Take the bus from Sparks Transit Center to Oaklandbus
3. Take the bus from Oakland to Salinas Train Stationbus
4. Take the taxi from Salinas Train Station to Big Surtaxi
32h 5m
$262–472
Train, taxi
1. Take the train from Denver to Emeryvilletrain
2. Take the train from Emeryville to Salinastrain
3. Take the taxi from Salinas to Big Surtaxi
38h 43m
$300–1,512
Drive 1,278.9 mi
1. Drive from Denver to Big Surcar 1,278.9 mi
20h 45m
$234–338
Fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, shuttle, taxi
1. Fly from Denver (DEN) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane DEN - SJC
2. Take a shuttle bus from San Jose Airport Terminal A to Monterey - Calle Principal / Parking Garageshuttle
3. Take the taxi from Monterey - Calle Principal / Parking Garage to Big Surtaxi
7h 52m
$285–930
Fly to San Francisco International Airport, shuttle, taxi
1. Fly from Denver (DEN) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane DEN - SFO
2. Take a shuttle bus from SFO Airport Terminal 3-Lower Level to Monterey - Calle Principal / Parking Garageshuttle
3. Take the taxi from Monterey - Calle Principal / Parking Garage to Big Surtaxi
8h 57m
$230–565

Denver (DEN) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) flights

65Weekly Planes

5h 10mAverage Duration

$98Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Denver to Big Sur.

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Distance: 1,012.6 mi
Duration: 5h 32m

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

There is no direct connection from Denver to Big Sur. However, you can take the train to Denver Airport Station, walk to Denver (DEN) airport, fly to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY), then take the taxi to Big Sur. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Sparks Transit Center, take the bus to Oakland, take the bus to Salinas Train Station, then take the taxi to Big Sur.

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