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

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  1. Fly Miami International Airport to Monterey Regional Airport, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Miami International Airport (MIA) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane plane MIA - MRY
    2. Take the taxi from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to Big Surtaxi taxi
    10h 23m
    $245–770

  2. Fly Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport to Monterey Regional Airport, taxi

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    1. Fly from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane plane FLL - MRY
    2. Take the taxi from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to Big Surtaxi taxi
    10h 59m
    $218–675

  3. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Dolphin Mall - Miami to Houstonbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Houston to El Pasobus bus
    3. Take the bus from El Paso to 2707 W McDowell Rd - Phoenixbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Phoenix to Gilroybus bus
    5. Take the bus from Monterey / Gilroy Train Station to Salinas Transit Center / Gate 3bus bus
    6. Take the taxi from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 3 to Big Surtaxi taxi
    2d 18h
    $613–1,010

  4. Train, bus, taxi

    1. Take the train from Miami Airport Station to Lake Worth Beach Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from El Bodegan Grocery 5 - Lake Worth to Houstonbus bus
    3. Take the train from Houston to Los Angelestrain train
    4. Take the train from Los Angeles to Salinastrain train
    5. Take the taxi from Salinas to Big Surtaxi taxi
    3d 3h
    $606–1,292

  5. Drive 2,946.6 mi

    1. Drive from Miami to Big Surcar car 2,946.6 mi
    2d 1h
    $538–777

  6. Fly Miami International Airport to San Francisco International Airport, shuttle, taxi

    1. Fly from Miami International Airport (MIA) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane MIA - 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
    12h
    $265–665

  7. Fly Miami International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, shuttle, taxi

    1. Fly from Miami International Airport (MIA) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane MIA - 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
    12h 28m
    $415–1,370

  8. Fly Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport to San Francisco International Airport, shuttle, taxi

    1. Fly from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane FLL - 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
    12h 42m
    $243–590

  9. Fly Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, shuttle, taxi

    1. Fly from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane FLL - 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
    13h 16m
    $378–1,175

  10. Bus, shuttle, drive

    1. Take the bus from Miami Airport Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Dallas Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    4. Take a shuttle bus from Los Angeles to Watsonvilleshuttle bus
    5. Drive from Watsonville to Big Surcar car
    3d
    $304–696

  11. Train, taxi

    1. Take the train from Miami Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Emeryvilletrain train
    3. Take the train from Emeryville to Salinastrain train
    4. Take the taxi from Salinas to Big Surtaxi taxi
    4d 10h
    $560–1,190

Miami International Airport (MIA) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) flights

Calendar44Weekly Planes
Duration10h 47mAverage Duration
Ticket$155Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Miami to Big Sur. However, you can take the vehicle to Miami International Airport, walk to Miami International Airport (MIA) airport, fly to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY), then take the taxi to Big Sur. Alternatively, you can take the line 7 bus to Dolphin Mall, take the bus to Houston, take the bus to El Paso, take the bus to 2707 W McDowell Rd - Phoenix, walk to Phoenix, take the bus to Gilroy, walk to Monterey / Gilroy Train Station, take the bus to Salinas Transit Center / Gate 3, then take the taxi to Big Sur.

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