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How to get fromOakland to Bear Valleyby train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Oakland to Bear Valley by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train, bus, drive

    best
    1. Take the train from Oakland to Sacramentotrain train
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento - Amtrak to Placerville Station Transfer Centerbus bus
    3. Drive from Placerville Station Transfer Center to Bear Valleycar car
    6h 55m
    $64–103

  2. Drive  162.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Oakland to Bear Valleycar car 162.6 mi
    3h 19m
    $29–42

  3. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from San Francisco - 16th St to Kirkwood Mountain Resortbus bus Kirkwood
    2. Take the taxi from Kirkwood Mountain Resort to Bear Valleytaxi taxi
    7h 14m
    $279–330

  4. Bus, taxi via Walnut Creek Park & Ride

    1. Take the bus from Walnut Creek Park & Ride to Kirkwood Mountain Resortbus bus Kirkwood
    2. Take the taxi from Kirkwood Mountain Resort to Bear Valleytaxi taxi
    7h 21m
    $280–332

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Map of how to get from Oakland to Bear Valley.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 218.4 mi
  • Duration: 6h 55m

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

There is no direct connection from Oakland to Bear Valley. However, you can take the train to Sacramento, walk to Sacramento - Amtrak, take the bus to Placerville Station Transfer Center, then drive to Bear Valley. Alternatively, you can drive from Oakland to Bear Valley in around 3h 19m.

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