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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

    best
    1. Take the bus from Merced to Sacramento Bus Stationbus
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento - Amtrak to South Lake Tahoe Wyebus
    3. Take the taxi from South Lake Tahoe Wye to Bear Valleytaxi
    8h 14m
    $246–310

  2. Drive 110.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Merced to Bear Valleycar110.7 mi
    2h 50m
    $21–30

  3. Bus, drive

    1. Take the bus from Merced Transpo to Yosemite Valley Lodge/Laurel Cottagebus
    2. Take the bus from Yosemite Valley Lodge/Laurel Cottage to Black Oak Hotel Resortbus
    3. Drive from Black Oak Hotel Resort to Bear Valleycar
    9h 5m
    $63–69

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 Sacramento Bus Station, walk to Richards Blvd & Sequoia Pacific Blvd, take the line 11 bus to 7Th St & H St, walk to Sacramento - Amtrak, take the bus to South Lake Tahoe Wye, then take the taxi to Bear Valley. Alternatively, you can drive from Merced to Bear Valley in around 2h 50m.

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