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How to get fromPortland to Big Surby plane, shuttle, taxi, bus, train, car or subway

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There are 6 ways to get from Portland to Big Sur by plane, shuttle, taxi, bus, train, car, or subway

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

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    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)planePDX - SJC
    2. Take a shuttle bus from San Jose Airport Terminal A to Monterey - Calle Principal / Parking Garageshuttle
    3. Take the taxi from Monterey - Calle Principal / Parking Garage to Big Surtaxi
    6h 38m
    $218–313

  2. Drive 761.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Portland to Big Surcar761.6 mi
    13h 9m
    $139–201

  3. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Sacramento Bus Stationbus
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Oaklandbus
    3. Take the bus from Oakland to Salinas Train Stationbus
    4. Take the taxi from Salinas Train Station to Big Surtaxi
    19h 50m
    $237–420

  4. Train, taxi

    1. Take the train from Portland to SalinastrainCoast Starlight
    2. Take the taxi from Salinas to Big Surtaxi
    22h 48m
    $240–719

  5. Fly to San Francisco International Airport, shuttle, taxi

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)planePDX - SFO
    2. Take a shuttle bus from SFO Airport Terminal 3-Lower Level to Monterey - Calle Principal / Parking Garageshuttle
    3. Take the taxi from Monterey - Calle Principal / Parking Garage to Big Surtaxi
    7h 48m
    $203–518

  6. Fly to Oakland International Airport, BART, shuttle, taxi

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)planePDX - OAK
    2. Take the subway from Coliseum to Milpitassubway
    3. Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal B to Monterey - Calle Principal / Parking Garageshuttle
    4. Take the taxi from Monterey - Calle Principal / Parking Garage to Big Surtaxi
    8h 16m
    $347–497

Portland International Airport (PDX) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) flights

Calendar69Weekly Planes
Duration2h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket$101Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Portland to Big Sur. However, you can take the vehicle to Portland Int'l Airport station, walk to Portland International Airport (PDX) airport, fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC), walk to San Jose Airport Terminal A, take the shuttle to Monterey - Calle Principal / Parking Garage, then take the taxi to Big Sur. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Sacramento Bus Station, take the bus to Oakland, take the bus to Salinas Train Station, then take the taxi to Big Sur.

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