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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)plane plane PDX - 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
    6h 15m
    $253–923

  2. Drive 761.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Portland to Big Surcar car 761.6 mi
    13h 13m
    $139–201

  3. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Oaklandbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Oakland to Salinasbus bus
    4. Take the taxi from Salinas to Big Surtaxi taxi
    20h 4m
    $259–436

  4. Train, taxi

    1. Take the train from Portland to Salinastrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the taxi from Salinas to Big Surtaxi taxi
    22h 49m
    $340–620

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

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane PDX - SFO
    2. Take a shuttle bus from SFO Airport Terminal 3-Lower Level to Monterey Shuttle Stationshuttle bus
    3. Take the taxi from Monterey Shuttle Station to Big Surtaxi taxi
    7h 29m
    $193–483

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

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane PDX - OAK
    2. Take the subway from Coliseum to Milpitassubway subway
    3. Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal A to Monterey Shuttle Stationshuttle bus
    4. Take the taxi from Monterey Shuttle Station to Big Surtaxi taxi
    7h 50m
    $242–787

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

Calendar95Weekly Planes
Duration2h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$125Cheapest 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 SJC Airport Terminal A, take the shuttle to Monterey Shuttle Station, then take the taxi to Big Sur. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Sacramento Bus Station, take the bus to Oakland, walk to West Oakland, take the subway to Lake Merritt, walk to Oakland, take the bus to Salinas, then take the taxi to Big Sur.

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