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1 h 26 min
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Santa Cruz, United States of America → Big Sur, United States of America

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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Santa Cruz to Big Sur

Composite routes from Santa Cruz to Big Sur

Cheapest
1 h 26 min
Car
113 km.
from $6
Other
4 h 39 min
75 km.
from $130.43
5 h 24 min
76 km.
from $91.22
5 h 32 min
75 km.
Select a ticket

Transport providers

Train operators

Amtrak

Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Bus from Salinas to Carmel
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Other from Salinas to Carmel
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Twice daily

Bus operators

Santa Cruz Metro

Phone:
+1 (831) 425-8600
Website:
scmtd.com/en/
Bus from River St S. & Soquel Ave to Watsonville
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$2.30–$8.29
Other from River St S. & Soquel Ave to Watsonville
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$2.30–$8.29

Monterey-Salinas Transit

Phone:
1-888-678-2871
Email:
customerservice@mst.org
Website:
mst.org/
Bus from Watsonville Transit Center / Lane 2 to Salinas
Ave. Duration:
48 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$2.30–$3.95
Bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7 to Monterey
Ave. Duration:
54 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$2.30–$3.83
Other from Watsonville Transit Center / Lane 2 to Salinas
Ave. Duration:
48 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$2.30–$3.95
Other from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7 to Monterey
Ave. Duration:
54 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$2.30–$3.83

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Santa Cruz to Big Sur?

The cheapest way to get from Santa Cruz to Big Sur is to drive which costs $11.96 - $18.48 and takes 1h 24m.

What is the fastest way to get from Santa Cruz to Big Sur?

The fastest way to get from Santa Cruz to Big Sur is to drive which takes 1h 24m and costs $11.96 - $18.48 .

How far is it from Santa Cruz to Big Sur?

The distance between Santa Cruz and Big Sur is 145 km. The road distance is 113.6 km.

How do I travel from Santa Cruz to Big Sur without a car?

The best way to get from Santa Cruz to Big Sur without a car is to line 1 bus and line 28 bus and taxi which takes 3h 44m and costs $141.30 - $184.78 .

How long does it take to get from Santa Cruz to Big Sur?

It takes approximately 3h 44m to get from Santa Cruz to Big Sur, including transfers.

Can I drive from Santa Cruz to Big Sur?

Yes, the driving distance between Santa Cruz to Big Sur is 114 km. It takes approximately 1h 24m to drive from Santa Cruz 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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