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

The cheapest way to get from Modesto to Big Sur is to drive which costs $26 - $40 and takes 3h 2m.

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

The fastest way to get from Modesto to Big Sur is to drive which takes 3h 2m and costs $26 - $40.

How far is it from Modesto to Big Sur?

The distance between Modesto and Big Sur is 217 miles. The road distance is 145 miles.

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

The best way to get from Modesto to Big Sur without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 6h 33m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 6h 33m to get from Modesto to Big Sur, including transfers.

Can I drive from Modesto to Big Sur?

Yes, the driving distance between Modesto to Big Sur is 145 miles. It takes approximately 3h 2m to drive from Modesto to Big Sur.

Where can I stay near Big Sur?

There are 17+ hotels available in Big Sur.

Modesto to Big Sur - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, taxi, car, BART

There are 6 ways to get from Modesto to Big Sur by bus, taxi, train, car, subway, plane, 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 Modesto Bus Stop to Stockton
2. Take the bus from Stockton to San Jose
3. Take the bus from San Jose to Salinas
4. Take the taxi from Salinas to Big Sur
6h 33m
Drive 144.2 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Modesto to Big Sur144.2 mi
3h 2m
$27–38
Train, taxi
1. Take the train from Lathrop Station to San Jose Station
2. Take the train from San Jose to Salinas
3. Take the taxi from Salinas to Big Sur
7h 17m
$184–228
Bus, BART, fly, taxi
1. Take the bus from Bay C - Modesto Transit Center - 2nd exi to BART Dublin Station
2. Take the subway from Dublin / Pleasanton to Daly City
3. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)SFO - MRY
4. Take the taxi from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to Big Sur
5h 44m
$140–363
Train, bus, taxi
1. Take the train from Lathrop Station to San Jose Station
2. Take the bus from San Jose to Salinas
3. Take the taxi from Salinas to Big Sur
6h 37m
$169–233
Bus, BART, line 60 bus, shuttle, line 5 bus, taxi
1. Take the bus from Bay C - Modesto Transit Center - 2nd exi to BART Dublin Station90
2. Take the subway from Dublin / Pleasanton to Bay Fair
3. Take the subway from Bay Fair to Milpitas
4. Take the bus from Milpitas BART to SJC Airport Terminal B60
5. Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal B to Monterey - Calle Principal / Parking Garage
6. Take the bus from Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 3 Pearl to Carmel Rancho Blvd / Carmel Rancho Center5 / ...
7. Take the taxi from Carmel Rancho Blvd / Carmel Rancho Center to Big Sur
7h 25m
$138–173

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

14Weekly Planes

58 minAverage Duration

$28Cheapest Price

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Distance: 215.7 mi
Duration: 6h 33m

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 Stockton, walk to Stockton, take the bus to San Jose, take the bus to Salinas, then take the taxi to Big Sur. Alternatively, you can take the line 70 bus to ACE Lathrop Station, walk to Lathrop Station, take the train to San Jose Station, walk to San Jose, take the train to Salinas, then take the taxi to Big Sur.

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