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

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  1. Train, bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from Lathrop/Manteca Station to San Jose Station Diridontrain train Ace
    2. Take the bus from San Jose to Salinasbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Salinas to Big Surtaxi taxi
    6h 33m

  2. Drive  147 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Modesto to Big Surcar car 147 mi
    2h 55m
    $25–36

  3. Train, taxi

    1. Take the train from Lathrop/Manteca Station to San Jose Station Diridontrain train Ace
    2. Take the train from San Jose to Salinastrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Salinas to Big Surtaxi taxi
    7h 18m
    $189–248

  4. Bus, BART, fly, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Bay C - Modesto Transit Center - 2nd exi to BART Dublin Stationbus bus
    2. Take the subway from Dublin / Pleasanton to Daly Citysubway subway
    3. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane plane SFO - MRY
    4. Take the taxi from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to Big Surtaxi taxi
    5h 45m
    $141–364

  5. Bus, BART, line 60 bus, shuttle, line 5 bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Bay C - Modesto Transit Center - 2nd exi to BART Dublin Stationbus bus 90
    2. Take the subway from Dublin / Pleasanton to Bay Fairsubway subway
    3. Take the subway from Bay Fair to Milpitassubway subway
    4. Take the bus from Milpitas BART to SJC Airport Terminal Bbus bus 60
    5. Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal B to Monterey Shuttle Stationshuttle bus
    6. Take the bus from Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 3 Pearl to Carmel Rancho Blvd / Carmel Rancho Centerbus bus 5 / ...
    7. Take the taxi from Carmel Rancho Blvd / Carmel Rancho Center to Big Surtaxi taxi
    7h 9m
    $133–173

  6. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Bay C - Modesto Transit Center - 2nd exi to Stockton Transit Centerbus bus 80
    2. Take the bus from Stockton to San Josebus bus
    3. Take the bus from San Jose to Salinasbus bus
    4. Take the taxi from Salinas to Big Surtaxi taxi
    7h 27m

San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) flights

Calendar29Weekly Planes
Duration56 minAverage Duration
Ticket$28Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 199.9 mi
  • Duration: 6h 33m

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

There is no direct connection from Modesto to Big Sur. However, you can take the line 70 bus to ACE Lathrop Station, walk to Lathrop/Manteca Station, take the train to San Jose Station Diridon, walk to San Jose, take the bus to Salinas, then take the taxi to Big Sur. Alternatively, you can take the line 70 bus to ACE Lathrop Station, walk to Lathrop/Manteca Station, take the train to San Jose Station Diridon, walk to San Jose, take the train to Salinas, then take the taxi to Big Sur.

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