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How to get fromGriffith Observatory to Big Surby bus, subway, plane, taxi, train, car or shuttle

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

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

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    1. Take the bus from Vermont Ave. & Commonwealth Canyon Dr. to Vermont Ave & Sunset Blvdbus bus
    2. Take the subway from Vermont / Sunset Station to Union Station - Metro B & D Linessubway subway
    3. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane plane LAX - MRY
    4. Take the taxi from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to Big Surtaxi taxi
    4h 43m
    $139–380

  2. Drive 343.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Griffith Observatory to Big Surcar car 343.5 mi
    6h 15m
    $63–91

  3. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Salinas Train Stationbus bus FlixBus 2005
    2. Take the taxi from Salinas Train Station to Big Surtaxi taxi
    9h 22m
    $198–266

  4. Train, taxi

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Salinastrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the taxi from Salinas to Big Surtaxi taxi
    11h 21m
    $223–336

  5. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, shuttle, taxi

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane LAX - SJC
    2. Take a shuttle bus from San Jose Airport Terminal A to Monterey - Calle Principal / Parking Garageshuttle bus
    3. Take the taxi from Monterey - Calle Principal / Parking Garage to Big Surtaxi taxi
    7h 16m
    $209–590

  6. Fly Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, shuttle, taxi

    1. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane BUR - SJC
    2. Take a shuttle bus from San Jose Airport Terminal A to Monterey - Calle Principal / Parking Garageshuttle bus
    3. Take the taxi from Monterey - Calle Principal / Parking Garage to Big Surtaxi taxi
    7h 17m
    $204–614

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) flights

Calendar21Weekly Planes
Duration2h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket$34Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Griffith Observatory to Big Sur. However, you can walk to Vermont Ave. & Commonwealth Canyon Dr., take the bus to Vermont Ave & Sunset Blvd, walk to Vermont / Sunset Station, take the subway to Union Station - Metro B & D Lines, walk to Union Station FlyAway - 800 N Alameda St at Union Station / Patsaurus Plaza, take the bus to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), walk to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) airport, fly to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY), then take the taxi to Big Sur. Alternatively, you can walk to Griffith Observatory, take the bus to Vermont Ave & Sunset Blvd, walk to Vermont / Sunset Station, take the subway to Union Station - Metro B & D Lines, walk to Los Angeles Union Station, take the bus to Salinas Train Station, then take the taxi to Big Sur.

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