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How to get fromMonterey to Bear Valleyby shuttle, bus, taxi, train, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Monterey to Bear Valley by shuttle, bus, taxi, train, car, or plane

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  1. Shuttle, bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take a shuttle bus from Monterey Shuttle Station to SJC Airport Terminal Bshuttle bus
    2. Take the bus from San Jose Park and Ride to Kirkwood Mountain Resortbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Kirkwood Mountain Resort to Bear Valleytaxi taxi
    10h 28m
    $329–386

  2. Drive 212.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Monterey to Bear Valleycar car 212.8 mi
    4h 42m
    $39–57

  3. Train, bus, drive

    1. Take the train from Salinas to Oaklandtrain train
    2. Take the train from Oakland to Sacramentotrain train
    3. Take the bus from Sacramento - Amtrak to Placerville Station Transfer Centerbus bus
    4. Drive from Placerville Station Transfer Center to Bear Valleycar car
    12h 30m
    $82–166

  4. Fly, bus, drive

    1. Fly from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane MRY - RNO
    2. Take the bus from Reno-Tahoe International Airport to Stateline, NV - Lakeside Innbus bus
    3. Drive from Stateline, NV - Lakeside Inn to Bear Valleycar car
    8h 26m
    $432–701

  5. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Salinas to San Josebus bus
    2. Take the bus from San Jose Park and Ride to Kirkwood Mountain Resortbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Kirkwood Mountain Resort to Bear Valleytaxi taxi
    11h 23m
    $299–361

  6. Train, bus, taxi

    1. Take the train from Salinas to San Josetrain train
    2. Take the bus from San Jose Park and Ride to Kirkwood Mountain Resortbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Kirkwood Mountain Resort to Bear Valleytaxi taxi
    11h 51m
    $301–377

Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) flights

Calendar53Weekly Planes
Duration5h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket$47Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 340.7 mi
  • Duration: 10h 28m

What companies run services between Monterey, CA, USA and Bear Valley, Alpine County, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Monterey to Bear Valley. However, you can take the shuttle to SJC Airport Terminal B, walk to SJC Airport Terminal B, take the line 60 bus to Metro Station, walk to Metro/Airport Station, take the vehicle to Tamien Station, walk to San Jose Park and Ride, take the bus to Kirkwood Mountain Resort, then take the taxi to Bear Valley. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tyler / Franklin to Bear Valley via Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7, Salinas, Oakland, Sacramento, Sacramento - Amtrak, and Placerville Station Transfer Center in around 12h 30m.

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