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

The cheapest way to get from Hayward to Big Sur is to drive which costs $22 - $35 and takes 2h 22m.

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

The fastest way to get from Hayward to Big Sur is to drive which takes 2h 22m and costs $22 - $35.

How far is it from Hayward to Big Sur?

The distance between Hayward and Big Sur is 134 miles. The road distance is 125.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Hayward to Big Sur without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 3h 45m and costs $160 - $210.

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

It takes approximately 3h 45m to get from Hayward to Big Sur, including transfers.

Can I drive from Hayward to Big Sur?

Yes, the driving distance between Hayward to Big Sur is 126 miles. It takes approximately 2h 22m to drive from Hayward to Big Sur.

Where can I stay near Big Sur?

There are 13+ hotels available in Big Sur.

Hayward to Big Sur - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, taxi, car, plane

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

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
1. Take the bus from Hayward Bus Station to San Jose Diridon Stationbus
2. Take the bus from San Jose to Salinasbus
3. Take the taxi from Salinas to Big Surtaxi
3h 45m
$162–208
Drive 125.2 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Hayward to Big Surcar 125.2 mi
2h 22m
$23–33
Train, taxi
1. Take the train from Hayward Station to San Josetrain
2. Take the train from San Jose to Salinastrain
3. Take the taxi from Salinas to Big Surtaxi
4h 45m
$162–221
Fly, taxi
1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane SFO - MRY
2. Take the taxi from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to Big Surtaxi
3h 52m
$136–368
Bus, taxi via San Jose
1. Take the bus from San Jose to Salinasbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
2. Take the taxi from Salinas to Big Surtaxi
4h 5m
$164–212
Train, taxi via San Jose
1. Take the train from San Jose to Salinastrain Coast Starlight
2. Take the taxi from Salinas to Big Surtaxi
4h 45m
$162–217
BART, line 60 bus, shuttle, line 5 bus, taxi
1. Take the subway from Hayward to Milpitassubway
2. Take the bus from Milpitas BART to SJC Airport Terminal Bbus 60
3. Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal B to Monterey - Calle Principal / Parking Garageshuttle
4. Take the bus from Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 3 Pearl to Carmel Rancho Blvd / Carmel Rancho Centerbus 5 / ...
5. Take the taxi from Carmel Rancho Blvd / Carmel Rancho Center to Big Surtaxi
5h 12m
$135–172

San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) flights

19Weekly Planes

1h 2mAverage Duration

$27Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Hayward to Big Sur.

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Distance: 133.5 mi
Duration: 3h 45m

What companies run services between Hayward, Alameda County, CA, USA and Big Sur, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Hayward to Big Sur. However, you can 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 take the train to San Jose, take the train to Salinas, then take the taxi to Big Sur.

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