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Palo Alto, United States of America → Big Sur, United States of America

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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Palo Alto to Big Sur

Composite routes from Palo Alto to Big Sur

Cheapest
2 h 11 min
Car
176 km.
from $9
Other
3 h 21 min
Bus, Taxi
132 km.
from $262.50
4 h 6 min
Train, Taxi
132 km.
from $281.52
3 h 22 min
Train, Plane
132 km.
from $546.85
4 h 25 min
Bus, Taxi
132 km.
from $261.26

Transport providers

Airlines

United Airlines

Website:
united.com/
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Monterey
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$293.77–$472.59

Train operators

Caltrain

Phone:
+1 800-660-4287
Website:
caltrain.com
Train from California Avenue Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae
Ave. Duration:
31 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$6.39–$8.30

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:
$11.50–$83.02
Bus from San Jose to Salinas
Ave. Duration:
55 min
Frequency:
4 times a day

Bus operators

Groome Transportation

Phone:
+1 (334) 821-3399
Email:
auburnshuttle@groometrans.com
Website:
groometransportation.com
Bus from SJC Airport Terminal B to Monterey
Ave. Duration:
1h 40m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$57.48–$70.25

Flixbus USA

Phone:
+1 (855) 626-8585
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from San Jose to Salinas
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$8.30–$44.70

Santa Clara VTA

Phone:
+1 408-321-2300
Website:
vta.org
Bus from El Camino & California to Santa
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Every 10 minutes
Estimated price:
$1.16–$5.88
Bus from Middlefield & Embarcadero to Santa
Ave. Duration:
1h 26m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$1.16–$5.88

Monterey-Salinas Transit

Phone:
1-888-678-2871
Email:
customerservice@mst.org
Website:
mst.org/
Bus 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 Palo Alto to Big Sur?

The cheapest way to get from Palo Alto to Big Sur is to drive which costs $19.57 - $29.35 and takes 2h 10m.

What is the fastest way to get from Palo Alto to Big Sur?

The fastest way to get from Palo Alto to Big Sur is to drive which takes 2h 10m and costs $19.57 - $29.35 .

How far is it from Palo Alto to Big Sur?

The distance between Palo Alto and Big Sur is 197 km. The road distance is 176.5 km.

How do I travel from Palo Alto to Big Sur without a car?

The best way to get from Palo Alto to Big Sur without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 3h 21m and costs $152.17 - $228.26 .

How long does it take to get from Palo Alto to Big Sur?

It takes approximately 3h 21m to get from Palo Alto to Big Sur, including transfers.

Can I drive from Palo Alto to Big Sur?

Yes, the driving distance between Palo Alto to Big Sur is 176 km. It takes approximately 2h 10m to drive from Palo Alto 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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