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Phoenix to Big Bear Lake buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Phoenix and Big Bear Lake takes 13h 23m and the fastest bus takes 13h 19m. The bus runs, on average, 2 times per week from Phoenix to Big Bear Lake. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

13h 23m
Duration
373 mi
Distance
$97
Average price
Twice a week
Frequency

Phoenix to Big Bear Lake bus times

Buses run twice a week between Phoenix and Big Bear Lake. The earliest departure is at 10:55 PM at night, and the last departure from Phoenix is at 11:04 PM which arrives into Big Bear Lake at 11:23 AM. All services require a transfer at Fontana Metrolink Transit Center and take an average of 13h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    Valley MetroCBX Cross Border ExpressMountain Transit13h 28m • 2 changes

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    Valley MetroCBX Cross Border ExpressMountain Transit13h 19m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Phoenix to Big Bear Lake? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Phoenix to Big Bear Lake.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 372.9 mi
  • Duration: 13h 23m

What companies run services between Phoenix, AZ, USA and Big Bear Lake, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from 2707 W McDowell Rd - Phoenix to Alden Rd & Big Bear Blvd via Fontana Metrolink Transit Center, Fontana, San Bernardino Depot, and Santa Fe Depot / Metrolink - West 3rd St in around 8h 6m.

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