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How to get fromSeattle to Big Surby plane, taxi, bus, train, car or shuttle

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

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  1. Fly to Monterey Regional Airport, taxi

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    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)planeSEA - MRY
    2. Take the taxi from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to Big Surtaxi
    4h 55m
    $164–472

  2. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Seattle Bus Station to Sacramento Bus Stationbus
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Oaklandbus
    3. Take the bus from Oakland to Salinas Train Stationbus
    4. Take the taxi from Salinas Train Station to Big Surtaxi
    23h 35m
    $259–503

  3. Train, taxi

    1. Take the train from Seattle to SalinastrainCoast Starlight
    2. Take the taxi from Salinas to Big Surtaxi
    27h 15m
    $274–465

  4. Drive 934.1 mi

    1. Drive from Seattle to Big Surcar934.1 mi
    16h 6m
    $171–247

  5. Fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, shuttle, taxi

    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)planeSEA - SJC
    2. Take a shuttle bus from San Jose Airport Terminal A to Monterey - Calle Principal / Parking Garageshuttle
    3. Take the taxi from Monterey - Calle Principal / Parking Garage to Big Surtaxi
    7h 25m
    $219–606

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

    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)planeSEA - SFO
    2. Take a shuttle bus from SFO Airport Terminal 3-Lower Level to Monterey - Calle Principal / Parking Garageshuttle
    3. Take the taxi from Monterey - Calle Principal / Parking Garage to Big Surtaxi
    8h 27m
    $193–438

Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) flights

Calendar21Weekly Planes
Duration4h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket$68Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Seattle to Big Sur. However, you can take the vehicle to SeaTac/Airport, walk to SeaTac Station, take the line 574 bus to SeaTac Airport Terminal - Bay 2, walk to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) airport, fly to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY), then take the taxi to Big Sur. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Sacramento Bus Station, take the bus to Oakland, take the bus to Salinas Train Station, then take the taxi to Big Sur.

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