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

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There are 11 ways to get from Indio to Big Sur by plane, shuttle, taxi, bus, train, car, or subway

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  1. Fly Palm Springs International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, shuttle, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane PSP - 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
    5h 13m
    $319–1,007

  2. Drive 417.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Indio to Big Surcar car 417.6 mi
    7h 44m
    $77–111

  3. Bus, train, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Indio Bus Station to Los Angeles Downtownbus bus
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Salinastrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Salinas to Big Surtaxi taxi
    13h 1m
    $237–354

  4. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Indio to Gilroybus bus
    2. Take the bus from Monterey / Gilroy Train Station to Salinas Transit Center / Gate 3bus bus 59
    3. Take the taxi from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 3 to Big Surtaxi taxi
    14h 10m
    $196–252

  5. Fly Palm Springs International Airport to San Francisco International Airport, shuttle, taxi

    1. Fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane PSP - SFO
    2. Take a shuttle bus from SFO Airport Terminal 3-Lower Level to Monterey - Calle Principal / Parking Garageshuttle bus
    3. Take the taxi from Monterey - Calle Principal / Parking Garage to Big Surtaxi taxi
    6h 24m
    $269–612

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

    1. Take the bus from Indio Bus Station to Los Angeles Downtownbus bus
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane plane LAX - MRY
    3. Take the taxi from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to Big Surtaxi taxi
    6h 10m
    $158–398

  7. Fly Palm Springs International Airport to Oakland International Airport, BART, shuttle, taxi

    1. Fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane PSP - OAK
    2. Take the subway from Coliseum to Milpitassubway subway
    3. Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal B to Monterey - Calle Principal / Parking Garageshuttle bus
    4. Take the taxi from Monterey - Calle Principal / Parking Garage to Big Surtaxi taxi
    7h 1m
    $313–921

  8. Bus to Ontario International Airport, fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, shuttle, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Indio Bus Station to Fontana Metrolink Transit Centerbus bus
    2. Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane ONT - SJC
    3. Take a shuttle bus from San Jose Airport Terminal A to Monterey - Calle Principal / Parking Garageshuttle bus
    4. Take the taxi from Monterey - Calle Principal / Parking Garage to Big Surtaxi taxi
    8h 11m
    $282–929

  9. Bus, train, taxi via Los Angeles

    1. Take the bus from Indio Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Salinastrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Salinas to Big Surtaxi taxi
    13h 4m
    $237–368

  10. Bus, train, taxi via San Bernardino

    1. Take the bus from Indio, CA to San Bernardino, CAbus bus
    2. Take the train from San Bernardino - Downtown to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Los Angeles to Salinastrain train
    4. Take the taxi from Salinas to Big Surtaxi taxi
    14h 32m
    $252–373

  11. Bus, shuttle

    1. Take the bus from Indio Bus Station to 612 Wall St - Los Angelesbus bus
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Los Angeles to Santa Mariashuttle bus Cbx
    3. Take the bus from Santa Maria Amtrak Bus Stop to Salinasbus bus
    15h 34m

Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) flights

Calendar15Weekly Planes
Duration2h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$116Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Indio to Big Sur. However, you can take the taxi to Indio-Palm-Springs-Airport-PSP airport, fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC), walk to San Jose Airport Terminal A, take the shuttle to Monterey - Calle Principal / Parking Garage, then take the taxi to Big Sur. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Los Angeles Downtown, walk to Los Angeles, take the train to Salinas, then take the taxi to Big Sur.

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