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How to get fromMerced to Bear Valleyby bus, taxi, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Merced to Bear Valley by bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Bus, taxi via Walnut Creek

    best
    1. Take the bus from Merced to Modestobus bus 1
    2. Take the bus from Bay C - Modesto Transit Center - 2nd exi to BART Dublin Stationbus bus 90
    3. Take the bus from Walnut Creek Park & Ride to Kirkwood Mountain Resortbus bus
    4. Take the taxi from Kirkwood Mountain Resort to Bear Valleytaxi taxi
    11h 28m
    $274–321

  2. Drive 110.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Merced to Bear Valleycar car 110.7 mi
    2h 51m
    $21–30

  3. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Merced 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
    35h
    $306–367

Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Merced to Bear Valley. However, you can take the bus to Modesto, walk to Bay C - Modesto Transit Center - 2nd exi, take the bus to BART Dublin Station, walk to Dublin Pleasanton BART, take the line 35 bus to San Ramon Transit Center, take the line 21 bus to S Main St and Rudgear Rd, walk to Walnut Creek Park & Ride, take the bus to Kirkwood Mountain Resort, then take the taxi to Bear Valley. Alternatively, you can drive from Merced to Bear Valley in around 2h 51m.

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