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How to get fromPlaya del Rey to Big Surby plane, taxi, bus, train, car, or shuttle

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There are 7 ways to get from Playa del Rey to Big Sur by plane, taxi, bus, train, car, or shuttle

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  1. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Monterey Regional Airport, taxi

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    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane plane LAX - MRY
    2. Take the taxi from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to Big Surtaxi taxi
    2h 10m
    $155–419

  2. Drive 292.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Playa del Rey to Big Surcar car 292.7 mi
    5h 41m
    $54–78

  3. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Downtown to Salinas Train Stationbus bus FlixBus 2005
    2. Take the taxi from Salinas Train Station to Big Surtaxi taxi
    9h 22m
    $212–282

  4. Train, taxi

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Salinastrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the taxi from Salinas to Big Surtaxi taxi
    9h 51m
    $298–458

  5. Fly Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Monterey Regional Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane plane BUR - MRY
    2. Take the taxi from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to Big Surtaxi taxi
    2h 33m
    $234–575

  6. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, shuttle, taxi

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane LAX - SJC
    2. Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal A to Monterey Shuttle Stationshuttle bus
    3. Take the taxi from Monterey Shuttle Station to Big Surtaxi taxi
    4h 22m
    $210–569

  7. Train, taxi via Downey

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Salinastrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the taxi from Salinas to Big Surtaxi taxi
    13h 22m
    $244–395

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) flights

Calendar18Weekly Planes
Duration1h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket$38Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Playa del Rey to Big Sur.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 303.2 mi
  • Duration: 2h 10m

What companies run services between Playa del Rey, CA, USA and Big Sur, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Playa del Rey to Big Sur. However, you can take the taxi to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) airport, fly to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY), then take the taxi to Big Sur. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to LAX Tom Bradley International Terminal, take the bus to Los Angeles Union Station, walk to Los Angeles Downtown, take the bus to Salinas Train Station, then take the taxi to Big Sur.

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