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How to get fromSan Jose to Bear Valleyby bus, taxi, car, or train

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There are 3 ways to get from San Jose to Bear Valley by bus, taxi, car, or train

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  1. Bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from San Jose Park and Ride to Kirkwood Mountain Resortbus bus Kirkwood
    2. Take the taxi from Kirkwood Mountain Resort to Bear Valleytaxi taxi
    6h 47m
    $274–324

  2. Drive 160.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from San Jose to Bear Valleycar car 160.5 mi
    3h 25m
    $30–43

  3. Train, bus, drive

    1. Take the train from San Jose 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
    8h 8m
    $60–116

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  • Distance: 258.9 mi
  • Duration: 6h 47m

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

There is no direct connection from San Jose to Bear Valley. However, you can take the bus to Kirkwood Mountain Resort then take the taxi to Bear Valley. Alternatively, you can drive from San Jose to Bear Valley in around 3h 25m.

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