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How to get fromSan Rafael to Big Surby ferry, train, bus, taxi, car, plane, subway or shuttle

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There are 7 ways to get from San Rafael to Big Sur by ferry, train, bus, taxi, car, plane, subway, or shuttle

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  1. Ferry, Caltrain, bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the ferry from Larkspur Ferry Terminal to Oracle Park Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    2. Take the train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain train
    3. Take the bus from San Jose to Salinasbus bus
    4. Take the taxi from Salinas to Big Surtaxi taxi
    5h 48m
    $173–228

  2. Drive 160 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from San Rafael to Big Surcar car 160 mi
    3h 1m
    $30–43

  4. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from San Francisco to San Jose Diridon Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from San Jose to Salinasbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Salinas to Big Surtaxi taxi
    6h
    $170–220

  5. Train, taxi via El Cerrito Del Norte

    1. Take the train from Oakland to Salinastrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the taxi from Salinas to Big Surtaxi taxi
    6h 22m
    $172–237

  6. Train, taxi

    1. Take the train from Oakland to Salinastrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the taxi from Salinas to Big Surtaxi taxi
    6h 24m
    $171–238

  7. Fly, taxi

    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane plane SFO - MRY
    2. Take the taxi from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to Big Surtaxi taxi
    4h 19m
    $147–381

  8. Line 101 bus, BART, shuttle, line 5 bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from San Rafael Transit Center-Platform A to Mission St & 2nd Stbus bus 101 / ...
    2. Take the subway from Montgomery Street to San Francisco International Airportsubway subway
    3. Take a shuttle bus from SFO Airport International Arrivals to Monterey - Calle Principal / Parking Garageshuttle bus
    4. Take the bus from Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 3 Pearl to Carmel Rancho Blvd / Carmel Rancho Centerbus bus 5 / ...
    5. Take the taxi from Carmel Rancho Blvd / Carmel Rancho Center to Big Surtaxi taxi
    6h 47m
    $157–199

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

Calendar12Weekly Planes
Duration1h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket$27Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from San Rafael to Big Sur. However, you can take the ferry to Oracle Park Ferry Terminal, walk to San Francisco Caltrain Southbound, take the train to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound, walk to San Jose, take the bus to Salinas, then take the taxi to Big Sur. Alternatively, you can take the line 101 bus to Mission St & 4th St, walk to 4th St & Market St, take the line 45 bus to 5th St & Brannan St, walk to San Francisco, take the bus to San Jose Diridon Station, walk to San Jose, take the bus to Salinas, then take the taxi to Big Sur.

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