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Stuck without a car? Our public transit here maybe doesn't equal BART but there are cheap, earth-friendly ways to get around. The Peninsula takes great pride in the over nine-mile recreation trail that hosts walkers, runners, rollerbladers and bicyclists. It gets you there, and is a great way to enjoy the view too. Gotta leave? Buses, trains and planes abound to get you where you need to go.

Airlines

Monterey Peninsula Airport Information: 373-1704.

Airlines serving the Monterey Peninsula Airport are:

Alaska Airlines,

(800) 426-0333.

American Airlines/American Eagle, (800) 433-7300.

Northwest Airlines, (800) 225-2525.

Sky West Delta Connection, (800) 453-9417, local 647-9970.

United/United Express, (800) 241-6522.

USAir Express, (800) 428-4322, local 373-1250.

Airport Transportation

To Monterey, San Jose, or SF airports:

Adventure Tours,

375-2409.

Chanswon Yellow Cab #1, 595-3046.

Monterey/Salinas Airbus, 442-2877.

Taxis

Carmel Yellow Cab, 626-3333.

Joe''s Taxi, 624-3885.

Salinas Taxi, 422-7276.

Salinas Yellow Cab, 443-1234.

Yellow Cab, 646-1234, 443-1234.

Bus Lines

Greyhound goes anywhere in the continental United States: 19 W. Gabilan St., Salinas, or 1042 Del Monte Ave., Monterey, (800) 231-2222 for reservations and info.

Monterey-Salinas Transit covers the entire Peninsula area from Watsonville, south to Big Sur, east to Salinas and west to Pacific Grove. Buses run from 6am-midnight with a different schedule on Sundays and holidays, from 7am-7pm. Special rate passes available. Wheelchair lift buses available, 899-2555/424-7695. (Bike racks are available at no charge on all MST routes.)

Sharing the ride

For information on carpools, vanpools and other alternative commute options, call Rideshare in Monterey at 373-1393 or Salinas, 754-2804.

Bike Trails

A bike trail runs along the coastline from Pacific Grove to Seaside, off onto Del Monte Avenue, then continues on to Marina and connects up with the Coastal Bike Route along Highway 1. But other cities also offer bike lines for two-wheeled travelers. To learn more about what bike trails are available, call your local municipal public works department.

Special Needs

Transit Services

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3-1393 or 754-2804. Transportation for seniors or special needs riders. $1 each way, curb-to-curb service anywhere in Monterey County. Monday to Friday, 7am-7pm. Most MST buses have wheelchair lifts. To be safe, call 24 hours ahead to make sure that the bus you need does too, 899-2555 or 424-7695.

Trains

Amtrak provides daily service north and south from Salinas, 11 Station Place, (800) 872-7245.