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How to get fromMonterey to Calaveras Big Trees State Parkby train, car, shuttle, or bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Monterey to Calaveras Big Trees State Park by train, car, shuttle, or bus

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  1. Train, drive

    best
    1. Take the train from Salinas to San Josetrain train
    2. Take the train from San Jose Station Diridon to Stockton - Robert J Cabral Stationtrain train Ace
    3. Drive from Stockton - Robert J Cabral Station to Calaveras Big Trees State Parkcar car
    8h 22m
    $50–86

  2. Drive 193.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Monterey to Calaveras Big Trees State Parkcar car 193.4 mi
    4h 20m
    $36–51

  3. Shuttle, bus, drive

    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. Drive from Kirkwood Mountain Resort to Calaveras Big Trees State Parkcar car
    11h 11m
    $170–183

  4. Train, bus, drive

    1. Take the train from Salinas to Sacramentotrain train
    2. Take the bus from 8th St at Capitol Mall to Central Park and Ridebus bus C / ...
    3. Drive from Central Park and Ride to Calaveras Big Trees State Parkcar car
    11h 37m
    $79–161

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 245.9 mi
  • Duration: 8h 22m

What companies run services between Monterey, CA, USA and Calaveras Big Trees State Park, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Monterey to Calaveras Big Trees State Park. However, you can take the line 20 bus to Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7, walk to Salinas, take the train to San Jose, walk to San Jose Station Diridon, take the train to Stockton - Robert J Cabral Station, then drive to Calaveras Big Trees State Park. Alternatively, you can take a shuttle from Monterey Shuttle Station to Calaveras Big Trees State Park via SJC Airport Terminal B, SJC Airport Terminal B, Metro Station, Metro/Airport Station, Tamien Station, San Jose Park and Ride, and Kirkwood Mountain Resort in around 11h 11m.

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