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How to get fromAspen to Big Bear Lakeby plane, car, bus, or train

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There are 6 ways to get from Aspen to Big Bear Lake by plane, car, bus, or train

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  1. Fly to Palm Springs International Airport, drive

    best
    1. Fly from Aspen–Pitkin County Airport (ASE) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane plane ASE - PSP
    2. Drive from Indio-Palm-Springs-Airport-PSP to Big Bear Lakecar car
    7h 6m
    $87–395

  2. Fly to Los Angeles International Airport, train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Aspen–Pitkin County Airport (ASE) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane ASE - LAX
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to San Bernardino Depottrain train
    3. Take the bus from Santa Fe Depot / Metrolink - West 3rd St to Alden Rd & Big Bear Blvdbus bus
    8h 50m
    $76–328

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Paepcke Park to 27th St Stationbus bus Brt / ...
    2. Take the bus from Glenwood Springs to Las Vegas Bus Terminalbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Las Vegas Bus Terminal to Santa Ana Bus Stopbus bus
    4. Take the train from Santa Ana to San Bernardino Depottrain train
    5. Take the bus from Santa Fe Depot / Metrolink - West 3rd St to Alden Rd & Big Bear Blvdbus bus 5
    24h 45m
    $147–290

  4. Drive 844.9 mi

    1. Drive from Aspen to Big Bear Lakecar car 844.9 mi
    13h 22m
    $155–223

  5. Fly to Ontario International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Aspen–Pitkin County Airport (ASE) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane plane ASE - ONT
    2. Take the bus from Santa Fe Depot / Metrolink - West 3rd St to Alden Rd & Big Bear Blvdbus bus
    9h 29m
    $93–423

  6. Bus, train via Los Angeles

    1. Take the bus from Paepcke Park to 27th St Stationbus bus Brt / ...
    2. Take the bus from Glenwood Springs to Las Vegas Bus Terminalbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Las Vegas Bus Terminal to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    4. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to San Bernardino Depottrain train
    5. Take the bus from Santa Fe Depot / Metrolink - West 3rd St to Alden Rd & Big Bear Blvdbus bus 5
    25h 22m
    $147–291

Aspen to Big Bear Lake by bus and train

Calendar6Weekly Services
Duration24h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$147Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 740.1 mi
  • Duration: 7h 6m

What companies run services between Aspen, CO, USA and Big Bear Lake, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Aspen to Big Bear Lake. However, you can take the bus to AABC Airport DV, walk to Aspen–Pitkin County Airport (ASE) airport, fly to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP), then drive to Big Bear Lake. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Paepcke Park to Alden Rd & Big Bear Blvd via 27th St Station, Hwy 6 + Soccer Field Rd, Glenwood Springs, Las Vegas Bus Terminal, Santa Ana Bus Stop, Santa Ana, San Bernardino Depot, and Santa Fe Depot / Metrolink - West 3rd St in around 24h 45m.

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