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

The cheapest way to get from Poway to Big Sur is to drive which costs $70 - $110 and takes 7h 38m.

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

The fastest way to get from Poway to Big Sur is to bus and fly and taxi which takes 5h 38m and costs $150 - $500.

How far is it from Poway to Big Sur?

The distance between Poway and Big Sur is 456 miles. The road distance is 409.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Poway to Big Sur without a car is to train and taxi which takes 13h 5m and costs $320 - $550.

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

It takes approximately 5h 38m to get from Poway to Big Sur, including transfers.

Can I drive from Poway to Big Sur?

Yes, the driving distance between Poway to Big Sur is 409 miles. It takes approximately 7h 38m to drive from Poway to Big Sur.

Where can I stay near Big Sur?

There are 29+ hotels available in Big Sur.

Poway to Big Sur - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, taxi, and car

There are 6 ways to get from Poway to Big Sur by bus, plane, taxi, train, car, 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, fly to Monterey Regional Airport, taxi
best
1. Take the bus from Rancho Bernardo Transit Station to India St & C Stbus
2. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane SAN - MRY
3. Take the taxi from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to Big Surtaxi
5h 38m
$156–495
Drive 406.8 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Poway to Big Surcar 406.8 mi
7h 38m
$75–108
Train, taxi
1. Take the train from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Los Angelestrain
2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Salinastrain
3. Take the taxi from Salinas to Big Surtaxi
13h 5m
$328–518
Bus, taxi
1. Take the bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to San Jose Diridon Stationbus
2. Take the bus from San Jose to Salinasbus
3. Take the taxi from Salinas to Big Surtaxi
16h 2m
$246–370
Bus, fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, shuttle, taxi
1. Take the bus from Rancho Bernardo Transit Station to India St & C Stbus
2. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane SAN - SJC
3. Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal A to Monterey Shuttle Stationshuttle
4. Take the taxi from Monterey Shuttle Station to Big Surtaxi
7h 43m
$236–835
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Rancho Bernardo Transit Station to India St & C Stbus 235
2. Take the train from San Diego to Santa Barbaratrain
3. Take the bus from Santa Barbara to Salinasbus
17h 39m
$218–382

San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) flights

27Weekly Planes

3h 3mAverage Duration

$56Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Poway to Big Sur.

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Distance: 453.6 mi
Duration: 5h 38m

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

There is no direct connection from Poway to Big Sur. However, you can take the line 945 bus to Rancho Bernardo Transit Station, take the bus to India St & C St, walk to Broadway & Pacific Hwy, take the line 923 bus to N Harbor Dr & Harbor Island Dr, walk to San Diego International Airport (SAN) airport, fly to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY), then take the taxi to Big Sur. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Solana Beach Amtrak Station, take the train to Los Angeles, take the train to Salinas, then take the taxi to Big Sur.

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