There are 3 ways to get from Harris Ranch to Big Sur by bus, taxi, car, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, taxi
best- Take the bus from Coalinga to San Jose Diridon Stationbus
- Take the bus from San Jose to Salinasbus
- Take the taxi from Salinas to Big Surtaxi
5h 37m$210–286Drive 140 mi
cheapest- Drive from Harris Ranch to Big Surcar 140 mi
3h 33m$26–37Bus, train
- Take the bus from Coalinga to San Jose Diridon Stationbus Greyhound US0831
- Take the train from San Jose to Salinastrain Coast Starlight
8h 1m$148–223
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Harris Ranch to Big Sur is to drive which costs $25 - $40 and takes 3h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Harris Ranch to Big Sur is to drive which takes 3h 33m and costs $25 - $40.
The distance between Harris Ranch and Big Sur is 258 miles. The road distance is 140.8 miles.
The best way to get from Harris Ranch to Big Sur without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 5h 37m and costs $210 - $290.
It takes approximately 5h 37m to get from Harris Ranch to Big Sur, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Harris Ranch to Big Sur is 141 miles. It takes approximately 3h 33m to drive from Harris Ranch to Big Sur.
There are 13+ hotels available in Big Sur.
What companies run services between Harris Ranch, CA, USA and Big Sur, CA, USA?
There is no direct connection from Harris Ranch to Big Sur. However, you can take the taxi to Coalinga, take the bus to San Jose Diridon Station, walk to San Jose, take the bus to Salinas, then take the taxi to Big Sur. Alternatively, you can drive from Harris Ranch to Big Sur in around 3h 33m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from San Jose to Salinas
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $18–40
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Coalinga to San Jose Diridon Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $25–50
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from San Jose to Salinas
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $19–35
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Estimated price
- $140–170
Yellow Cab
- Phone
- +1 831-424-1234
- Website
- yellowcab1234.com
Sal's Salinas Taxi Co
- Phone
- +1 831-422-7276
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