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

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

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

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    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
    $309–907

  2. Drive 469.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Indio to Big Surcar car 469.7 mi
    8h 18m
    $86–124

  3. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Indio Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Salinas Train Stationbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Salinas Train Station to Big Surtaxi taxi
    11h
    $212–329

  4. 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
    $247–500

  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
    $274–612

  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
    $163–424

  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 2m
    $318–871

  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
    $272–829

  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
    $247–519

  10. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Indio to Los Angeles Downtownbus bus Guadalajara
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Salinas Train Stationbus bus FlixBus 2005
    13h 13m
    $144–222

  11. Bus, train, taxi via Fontana

    1. Take the bus from Indio Bus Station to Fontana Metrolink Transit Centerbus bus
    2. Take the train from Fontana 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 15m
    $279–519

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

Calendar14Weekly Planes
Duration2h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$108Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

You can take a bus from Indio to Big Sur via Los Angeles Downtown, Main / 7th, Los Angeles Union Station, Salinas Train Station, Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7, Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 4 Tyler, Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 3 Pearl, and Carmel Rancho Blvd / Carmel Rancho Center in around 13h 13m.

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