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

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There are 6 ways to get from Goleta to Big Sur by plane, taxi, bus, train, car, or shuttle

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  1. Fly Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Monterey Regional Airport, taxi

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    1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)planeSBA - MRY
    2. Take the taxi from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to Big Surtaxi
    4h 14m
    $145–425

  2. Drive 256.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Goleta to Big Surcar256.3 mi
    4h 59m
    $47–68

  3. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop to SalinasbusAmtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the taxi from Salinas to Big Surtaxi
    7h 20m
    $168–264

  4. Train, taxi

    1. Take the train from Goleta Station to San Luis Obispotrain
    2. Take the train from San Luis Obispo to Salinastrain
    3. Take the taxi from Salinas to Big Surtaxi
    7h 37m
    $218–513

  5. Fly Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to San Francisco International Airport, shuttle, taxi

    1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)planeSBA - 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
    5h 38m
    $179–402

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

    1. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Airport to Los Angeles Airport, CAbus
    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
    5h 37m
    $201–433

Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) flights

Calendar46Weekly Planes
Duration5h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket$50Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Goleta to Big Sur. However, you can fly to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) then take the taxi to Big Sur. Alternatively, you can take the bus to UCSB North Hall Outbound, take the bus to Salinas, then take the taxi to Big Sur.

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