Monterey's Jazz Bash by the Bay

Uber / Lyft

Ride Share

*Advanced reservations are required.

Because Carmel Valley is out in the countryside, we recommend using the Apps' Schedule a Ride feature in advance to ensure a driver will be ready to make the trip.

Taxi

Taxi

Cost: Please call transfer services directly for rates. Prices subject to change.

*Advanced reservations are not required.

Taxis serving the Monterey Regional Airport are regulated by the Monterey County Regional Taxi Authority and all taxis must be permitted by the Monterey Peninsula Airport District, who monitors taxi activity at the airport. https://www.montereyairport.com/post/ground-transportation Please note that a $4.00 Airport Surcharge will be assessed to the overall meter rate to and from the airport. No reservations are needed. The following companies are permitted to operate at Monterey Regional Airport: California Taxi | (831) 238-7372 Green Cab | (831) 757-4211 Marina Taxi Company | (831) 384-3894 Salinas Taxicab Services | (831) 225-4786 Salinas Yellow Cab | (831) 333-1234 VIP Taxi | (831) 540-5912

Alamo, Avis, Budget, Dollar, Enterprise, Sixt, Hertz, National, Thrifty

Car Rentals

*Advanced reservations are required.

Please visit https://www.flysfo.com/passengers/ground-transportation/rental-cars for more information about car rentals available from San Francisco's Airport Rental Car Center.

Groome Transportation

Commercial Van/Shuttle

Phone: 8313737777

*Advanced reservations are required.

Riders will need to take a taxi or ride share from Carmel Valley to the Monterey Shuttle Station on Calle Principal in downtown Monterey (approx. 16 miles). The Monterey shuttle station is where the Groome Transport will pick up to go to the airport. Please visit their website for schedules, rates, and to make a reservation. https://groometransportation.com/monterey/ Because Carmel Valley is located out in the countryside, we recommend using the Apps' Schedule a Ride feature or calling a local taxi company in advance to ensure a driver will be ready to make the trip. Central Coast Cab Company | (831) 626-3333 California Taxi | (831) 238-7372 Green Cab | (831) 757-4211 Marina Taxi Company | (831) 384-3894 Salinas Taxicab Services | (831) 225-4786 Salinas Yellow Cab | (831) 333-1234 VIP Taxi | (831) 540-5912

Uber / Lyft

Ride Share

Because Carmel Valley is located out in the countryside, we recommend using the Apps' Schedule a Ride feature in advance to ensure a driver will be ready to make the trip.

Alamo, Avis, Budget, Enterprise, Hertz, and National

Car Rentals

*Advanced reservations are required.

Monterey Regional Airport offers a variety of car rental providers and convenient access to rental car service from Alamo, Avis, Budget, Enterprise, Hertz, and National. Please visit the MRY website for detailed information about car rentals. https://www.montereyairport.com/post/car-rentals

Taxi

Taxi

*Advanced reservations are required.

Because Carmel Valley is out in the countryside, we recommend calling and scheduling your taxi ride in advance. Taxis serving the Monterey Regional Airport are regulated by the Monterey County Regional Taxi Authority and all taxis must be permitted by the Monterey Peninsula Airport District, who monitors taxi activity at the airport. Please note that a $4.00 Airport Surcharge will be assessed to the overall meter rate to and from the airport. The following companies are permitted to operate at Monterey Regional Airport: California Taxi | (831) 238-7372 Green Cab | (831) 757-4211 Marina Taxi Company | (831) 384-3894 Salinas Taxicab Services | (831) 225-4786 Salinas Yellow Cab | (831) 333-1234 VIP Taxi | (831) 540-5912 https://www.montereyairport.com/post/ground-transportation

Groome Transportation

Commercial Van/Shuttle

Phone: 8313737777

Cost: Please contact transfer service directly for rates. Prices subject to change.

*Advanced reservations are required.

Riders should take the shuttle to the Monterey Shuttle Station on Calle Principal in downtown Monterey. Please visit their website for schedules, rates, and to make a reservation. https://groometransportation.com/monterey/ This downtown Monterey stop is located approx. 16 miles from Carmel Valley. Ride shares (Uber & Lyft) and local taxis can be taken from the Monterey Shuttle Station to Hidden Valley. Because Carmel Valley is located out in the countryside, we recommend using the Apps' Schedule a Ride feature or calling a local taxi company in advance to ensure a driver will be ready to make the trip. Central Coast Cab Company | (831) 626-3333 California Taxi | (831) 238-7372 Green Cab | (831) 757-4211 Marina Taxi Company | (831) 384-3894 Salinas Taxicab Services | (831) 225-4786 Salinas Yellow Cab | (831) 333-1234 VIP Taxi | (831) 540-5912

Alamo, Avid, Budget, Dollar, Enterprise, Fox, Hertz, Payless, Sixt, Thrifty, National

Car Rentals

*Advanced reservations are required.

Please visit https://www.flysanjose.com/rental-cars for more information about car rentals available at San Jose International Airport.

Groome Transportation

Commercial Van/Shuttle

Phone: 8313737777

*Advanced reservations are required.

Riders will need to take a taxi or ride share from Carmel Valley to the Monterey Shuttle Station on Calle Principal in downtown Monterey (approx. 16 miles). The Monterey shuttle station is where the Groome Transport will pick up to go to the airport. Please visit their website for schedules, rates, and to make a reservation. https://groometransportation.com/monterey/ Because Carmel Valley is located out in the countryside, we recommend using the Apps' Schedule a Ride feature or calling a local taxi company in advance to ensure a driver will be ready to make the trip. Central Coast Cab Company | (831) 626-3333 California Taxi | (831) 238-7372 Green Cab | (831) 757-4211 Marina Taxi Company | (831) 384-3894 Salinas Taxicab Services | (831) 225-4786 Salinas Yellow Cab | (831) 333-1234 VIP Taxi | (831) 540-5912

Groome Transportation

Commercial Van/Shuttle

Phone: 8313737777

Cost: Please contact transfer service directly for rates. Prices subject to change.

*Advanced reservations are required.

Riders should take the shuttle to the Monterey Shuttle Station on Calle Principal in downtown Monterey. Please visit their website for schedules, rates, and to make a reservation. https://groometransportation.com/monterey/ This downtown Monterey stop is located approx. 16 miles from Carmel Valley. Ride shares (Uber & Lyft) and local taxis can be taken from the Monterey Shuttle Station to Hidden Valley. Because Carmel Valley is located out in the countryside, we recommend using the Apps' Schedule a Ride feature or calling a local taxi company in advance to ensure a driver will be ready to make the trip. Central Coast Cab Company | (831) 626-3333 California Taxi | (831) 238-7372 Green Cab | (831) 757-4211 Marina Taxi Company | (831) 384-3894 Salinas Taxicab Services | (831) 225-4786 Salinas Yellow Cab | (831) 333-1234 VIP Taxi | (831) 540-5912

Station: Salinas Amtrak

The estimated travel time to the check-in location is approximately 35 minutes .

The estimated distance to the check-in location is Approximately 25 miles .

Ample free parking on the Hidden Valley campus. Parking at Merritt House Hotel costs $20/night.

Anywhere

Hidden Valley is located exactly 11.2 miles east of Hwy 1 on the Carmel Valley Road (G-16) in Carmel Valley, California. Traveling east on G-16, Hidden Valley is located on the right side just past Ford Road. The campus entrance is distinguished by a hand-carved sign denoting Hidden Valley, An Institute of the Arts. Traveling on Hwy 101 heading north (from the south), take the Monterey Peninsula exit in Salinas (called Sanborn Road) and follow it west (Sanborn Rd. becomes Blanco Road) to Hwy 68. Turn left onto Hwy 68 (west) and follow it about 9 miles until you see a sign for Laureles Grade (G-20) to Carmel Valley. Turn left onto G-20 and follow it until it ends (6 miles) at Carmel Valley Road. Turn left again and follow it to Hidden Valley (approx. 2 miles). Traveling on Hwy 101 heading south (from the north), Take the Monterey Peninsula/Hwy 156 exit and follow it west about 5 miles where it will automatically put you onto Hwy 1. Traveling on Hwy 1, simply come to the Carmel Valley Road (just south of Carmel) and once on the Carmel Valley Road, come out 11.2 miles.

Arrival day is on 3/3/2027.

Meet the group at Waddell Center in Carmel Valley, CA.

Start of Trip:  2:00-5:00 p.m. campus check-in & Program Registration; 5:00 p.m. Welcome Reception followed by Welcome Dinner & Orientation.

Your trip ends on: Monday, March 8, 2027 in Carmel Valley, CA at Waddell Center.

End of Trip: 9:00 a.m. after breakfast; 11:00 a.m. campus check-out..