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San Francisco, United States of America → Big Sur, United States of America

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Five ways to Travel from San Francisco to Big Sur

Composite routes from San Francisco to Big Sur

Cheapest
Other

Navigate from San Francisco to Big Sur

Continue onto Market Street
11 m
Turn sharp right onto South Van Ness Avenue
1 km 657 m
Keep right onto US 101 and take US 101 South, I 80 East toward Oakland, San Jose
57 km 78 m
Turn right and drive toward Watsonville, Monterey
112 km 949 m
Keep left
165 m
Arrive at destination

Transport providers

Airlines

United Airlines

Website:
united.com/
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Monterey
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$250.00–$402.17

Train operators

Caltrain

Phone:
+1 800-660-4287
Website:
caltrain.com
Train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 16m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$9.24–$11.96

Amtrak

Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Train from San Jose to Salinas
Ave. Duration:
1h 40m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$9.78–$70.65
Bus from San Jose to Salinas
Ave. Duration:
55 min
Frequency:
4 times a day

Bus operators

Groome Transportation

Phone:
+1 (334) 821-3399
Website:
groometransportation.com
Bus from SFO Airport International Arrivals to Monterey
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$59.78–$76.09
Bus from SFO Airport Terminal 2-Lower Level to Monterey
Ave. Duration:
2h 50m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$59.78–$76.09

Flixbus USA

Phone:
+1 (855) 626-8585
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from San Francisco to Salinas
Ave. Duration:
2h 15m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$10.87–$47.83
Bus from San Jose to Salinas
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$7.07–$38.04

Monterey-Salinas Transit

Phone:
1-888-678-2871
Website:
mst.org/
Bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7 to Monterey
Ave. Duration:
54 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$1.96–$3.26
Bus from Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 3 Pearl to Carmel
Ave. Duration:
25 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$1.96–$2.83

SamTrans

Website:
samtrans.com
Bus from 10th St & Howard St to SFO
Ave. Duration:
57 min
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$2.22–$4.42

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from San Francisco to Big Sur?

The cheapest way to get from San Francisco to Big Sur is to drive which costs $25 - $36.96 and takes 2h 41m.

What is the fastest way to get from San Francisco to Big Sur?

The fastest way to get from San Francisco to Big Sur is to drive which takes 2h 41m and costs $25 - $36.96 .

How far is it from San Francisco to Big Sur?

The distance between San Francisco and Big Sur is 250 km. The road distance is 226 km.

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

The best way to get from San Francisco to Big Sur without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 3h 16m and costs $152.17 - $228.26 .

How long does it take to get from San Francisco to Big Sur?

It takes approximately 3h 16m to get from San Francisco to Big Sur, including transfers.

Can I drive from San Francisco to Big Sur?

Yes, the driving distance between San Francisco to Big Sur is 226 km. It takes approximately 2h 41m to drive from San Francisco to Big Sur.

Where can I stay near Big Sur?

There are 18+ hotels available in Big Sur. Prices start at $116.92 per night.
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