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

The cheapest way to get from Gilroy to Big Sur is to drive which costs $12 - $18 and takes 1h 21m.

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

The fastest way to get from Gilroy to Big Sur is to drive which takes 1h 21m and costs $12 - $18.

How far is it from Gilroy to Big Sur?

The distance between Gilroy and Big Sur is 77 miles. The road distance is 68.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Gilroy to Big Sur without a car is to bus and line 20 bus and taxi which takes 2h 41m and costs $85 - $120.

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

It takes approximately 2h 41m to get from Gilroy to Big Sur, including transfers.

Can I drive from Gilroy to Big Sur?

Yes, the driving distance between Gilroy to Big Sur is 68 miles. It takes approximately 1h 21m to drive from Gilroy to Big Sur.

Where can I stay near Big Sur?

There are 12+ hotels available in Big Sur.

Gilroy to Big Sur - 4 ways to travel via bus, line 20 bus, taxi, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Gilroy to Big Sur by bus, taxi, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus, line 20 bus, taxi
best
1. Take the bus from Monterey / Gilroy Train Station to Salinas Transit Center / Gate 359
2. Take the bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7 to Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 4 Tyler20
3. Take the taxi from Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 4 Tyler to Big Sur
2h 41m
$90–118
Drive 68 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Gilroy to Big Sur68 mi
1h 21m
$13–18
Bus, taxi via Carmel
1. Take the bus from Monterey / Gilroy Train Station to Salinas Intermodal Transit Center59
2. Take the bus from Salinas to Carmel Amtrak Bus Stop
3. Take the taxi from Carmel Amtrak Bus Stop to Big Sur
3h 31m
Bus, taxi
1. Take the bus from Monterey / Gilroy Train Station to Salinas Transit Center / Gate 359
2. Take the taxi from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 3 to Big Sur
1h 42m
$143–174

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Gilroy to Big Sur.

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Distance: 76.3 mi
Duration: 2h 41m

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

There is no direct connection from Gilroy to Big Sur. However, you can take the bus to Salinas Transit Center / Gate 3, walk to Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7, take the line 20 bus to Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 4 Tyler, then take the taxi to Big Sur. Alternatively, you can drive from Gilroy to Big Sur in around 1h 21m.

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