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

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

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  1. Bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from San Francisco to SalinasbusAmtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the taxi from Salinas to Big Surtaxi
    5h 15m

  2. Drive 133 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from San Ramon to Big Surcar133 mi
    2h 28m
    $25–36

  3. Train, taxi via Oakland

    1. Take the train from Oakland to SalinastrainCoast Starlight
    2. Take the taxi from Salinas to Big Surtaxi
    6h 20m
    $171–238

  4. BART, fly, taxi

    1. Take the subway from Walnut Creek to San Francisco International Airportsubway
    2. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)planeSFO - MRY
    3. Take the taxi from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to Big Surtaxi
    4h 23m
    $139–377

  5. Bus, taxi via MacArthur BART Station

    1. Take the bus from Emeryville to SalinasbusAmtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the taxi from Salinas to Big Surtaxi
    5h 33m

  6. Train, taxi

    1. Take the train from Emeryville to SalinastrainCoast Starlight
    2. Take the taxi from Salinas to Big Surtaxi
    6h 53m
    $175–237

  7. BART, shuttle

    1. Take the subway from Walnut Creek to San Francisco International AirportsubwayYellow-S
    2. Take a shuttle bus from SFO Airport International Arrivals to Monterey - Calle Principal / Parking GarageshuttleMonterey Airbus from airport
    7h 18m
    $151–190

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 Ramon, CA, USA and Big Sur, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from San Ramon to Big Sur. However, you can take the bus to Walnut Creek BART, walk to Walnut Creek, take the subway to Montgomery Street, walk to San Francisco, take the bus to Salinas, then take the taxi to Big Sur. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Walnut Creek BART, walk to Walnut Creek, take the subway to MacArthur, 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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