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How to get fromModesto to Big Surby bus, shuttle, taxi, train, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Modesto to Big Sur by bus, shuttle, taxi, train, or car

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  1. Bus, shuttle, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Bay C - Modesto Transit Center - 2nd exi to BART Dublin Stationbus bus 90
    2. Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal B to Monterey Shuttle Stationshuttle bus
    3. Take the taxi from Monterey Shuttle Station to Big Surtaxi taxi
    6h 27m
    $146–185

  2. Drive 147.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Modesto to Big Surcar car 147.1 mi
    2h 55m
    $27–39

  3. Train, taxi

    1. Take the train from Lathrop/Manteca Station to San Jose Station Diridontrain train Ace
    2. Take the train from San Jose to Salinastrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Salinas to Big Surtaxi taxi
    7h 18m
    $173–233

  4. Train, bus, taxi

    1. Take the train from Lathrop/Manteca Station to San Jose Station Diridontrain train Ace
    2. Take the bus from San Jose to Salinasbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Salinas to Big Surtaxi taxi
    6h 33m
    $173–214

  5. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Modesto Bus Stop to Stocktonbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Stockton to San Josebus bus
    3. Take the bus from San Jose to Salinasbus bus
    4. Take the taxi from Salinas to Big Surtaxi taxi
    6h 44m
    $208–264

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 206.7 mi
  • Duration: 6h 27m

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

There is no direct connection from Modesto to Big Sur. However, you can take the bus to BART Dublin Station, walk to Dublin / Pleasanton, take the subway to Bay Fair, take the subway to Milpitas, walk to Milpitas BART, take the line 60 bus to SJC Airport Terminal B, walk to SJC Airport Terminal B, take the shuttle to Monterey Shuttle Station, then take the taxi to Big Sur. Alternatively, you can take the line 70 bus to ACE Lathrop Station, walk to Lathrop/Manteca Station, take the train to San Jose Station Diridon, walk to San Jose, take the train to Salinas, then take the taxi to Big Sur.

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