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

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

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  1. Line 101 bus, bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from San Rafael Transit Center-Platform A to Mission St & Fremont Stbus101 / ...
    2. Take the bus from San Francisco to Salinasbus
    3. Take the taxi from Salinas to Big Surtaxi
    5h 1m

  2. Drive 160 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from San Rafael to Big Surcar160 mi
    3h
    $30–43

  3. Train, taxi via El Cerrito Del Norte

    1. Take the train from Oakland to SalinastrainCoast Starlight
    2. Take the taxi from Salinas to Big Surtaxi
    6h 21m
    $176–242

  4. Fly, taxi

    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)planeSFO - MRY
    2. Take the taxi from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to Big Surtaxi
    4h 21m
    $147–391

  5. Train, taxi

    1. Take the train from Oakland to SalinastrainCoast Starlight
    2. Take the taxi from Salinas to Big Surtaxi
    6h 23m
    $175–243

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

    1. Take the bus from San Rafael Transit Center-Platform A to Mission St & 2nd Stbus101 / ...
    2. Take the subway from Montgomery Street to San Francisco International Airportsubway
    3. Take a shuttle bus from SFO Airport International Arrivals to Monterey - Calle Principal / Parking Garageshuttle
    4. Take the bus from Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 3 Pearl to Carmel Rancho Blvd / Carmel Rancho Centerbus5 / ...
    5. Take the taxi from Carmel Rancho Blvd / Carmel Rancho Center to Big Surtaxi
    6h 47m
    $152–194

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

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration1hAverage Duration
Ticket$32Cheapest 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 line 101 bus to Mission St & Fremont St, walk to San Francisco, take the bus to Salinas, then take the taxi to Big Sur. Alternatively, you can take the line 580 bus to El Cerrito del Norte BART Station, walk to El Cerrito Del Norte, take the subway to Lake Merritt, walk to Oakland, take the train to Salinas, then take the taxi to Big Sur.

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