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How to get fromEncinitas to Big Surby train, plane, taxi, bus, car or shuttle

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

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  1. Train to San Diego International Airport, fly to Monterey Regional Airport, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from Encinitas Station to San Diego - Old Towntrain
    2. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)planeSAN - MRY
    3. Take the taxi from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to Big Surtaxi
    4h 19m
    $162–546

  2. Drive 442 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Encinitas to Big Surcar442 mi
    7h 51m
    $81–117

  3. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Oceanside Transportation Center to Los Angeles Union Stationbus
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Salinas Train Stationbus
    3. Take the taxi from Salinas Train Station to Big Surtaxi
    12h 11m
    $222–305

  4. Train, taxi

    1. Take the train from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Los Angelestrain
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Salinastrain
    3. Take the taxi from Salinas to Big Surtaxi
    13h 46m
    $256–460

  5. Train to San Diego International Airport, fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, shuttle, taxi

    1. Take the train from Encinitas Station to San Diego - Old Towntrain
    2. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)planeSAN - SJC
    3. Take a shuttle bus from San Jose Airport Terminal A to Monterey - Calle Principal / Parking Garageshuttle
    4. Take the taxi from Monterey - Calle Principal / Parking Garage to Big Surtaxi
    6h 49m
    $288–396

  6. Bus to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Monterey Regional Airport, taxi

    1. Take the bus from 301 Mission Ave STE 205, Oceanside, CA to LAX Terminal 3 Upper Level dropoffbus
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)planeLAX - MRY
    3. Take the taxi from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to Big Surtaxi
    6h 10m
    $178–452

  7. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Oceanside to Santa BarbaratrainPacific Surfliner
    2. Take the bus from Santa Barbara to SalinasbusAmtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    15h 52m

San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) flights

Calendar33Weekly Planes
Duration3h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket$67Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Encinitas to Big Sur. However, you can take the train to San Diego - Old Town, walk to Old Town Transit Center, take the bus to Terminal 1 Rental Car Shuttle, walk to San Diego International Airport (SAN) airport, fly to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY), then take the taxi to Big Sur. Alternatively, you can take the line 101 bus to Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8, walk to Oceanside Transportation Center, take the bus to Los Angeles Union Station, take the bus to Salinas Train Station, then take the taxi to Big Sur.

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