Coast to Desert, Without the Drive
The distance between Bend and Monterey is 520 miles as the crow flies - and in the Epic E1000, that translates to roughly ~1 hr 40 min at cruise altitude. By car, the same journey demands hours of highway time through corridors that rarely cooperate. For FlyEpic owners, that tradeoff disappears entirely.Departing from Bend Municipal Airport, you're airborne within minutes of arriving at the FBO - no security theater, no gate holds, no middle seats. The Epic E1000 climbs to 34,000 feet in under 20 minutes, where Starlink WiFi keeps you connected while the terrain scrolls beneath you. By the time most travelers are settling into their drive, you're already on the ground in Monterey / Carmel.This route is a natural fit for FlyEpic's ownership model. Whether it's a recurring business commitment, a weekend at one of Monterey Peninsula's standout destinations, or simply the desire to make the most of limited time, the economics of fractional ownership make Bend to Monterey a route you can fly without overthinking the cost.
Bend Municipal Airport
3,460 ft MSL
Sits at 3,460 ft elevation on the eastern flank of the Cascades - direct access to Bend's outdoor lifestyle hub
5,000 ft runway supporting turboprop and light jet operations with minimal commercial traffic
Gateway to Mt. Bachelor ski area, Smith Rock State Park, and Bend's acclaimed culinary and brewery scene
Monterey Regional Airport
257 ft MSL
Located 3 miles from downtown Monterey with direct access to Pebble Beach, Carmel Valley, and Big Sur
Single 7,600 ft runway with consistent coastal conditions and streamlined private aircraft handling
The preferred entry point for Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance, AT&T Pro-Am, and Monterey Car Week attendees


