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How to get fromBakersfield to Big Bear Lakeby bus (Amtrak), car, plane, bus, or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Bakersfield to Big Bear Lake by bus (Amtrak), car, plane, bus, or train

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Bakersfield to San Bernardinobus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the bus from Santa Fe Depot / Metrolink - West 3rd St to Alden Rd & Big Bear Blvdbus bus 5
    5h 57m
    $61–90

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bakersfield Train Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    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 5
    6h 30m
    $29–55

  3. Drive 180.4 mi

    1. Drive from Bakersfield to Big Bear Lakecar car 180.4 mi
    3h 24m
    $33–48

  4. Fly, drive

    1. Fly from Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane plane BFL - PSP
    2. Drive from Indio-Palm-Springs-Airport-PSP to Big Bear Lakecar car
    5h 46m
    $74–321

  5. Bus, train via Los Angeles

    1. Take the bus from Bakersfield to Los Angelesbus bus
    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 5
    7h 4m
    $49–75

Bakersfield to Big Bear Lake by bus

Calendar6Weekly Buses
Duration5h 57mAverage Duration
Ticket$61Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 215.6 mi
  • Duration: 5h 57m

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

You can take a bus from Bakersfield to Alden Rd & Big Bear Blvd via San Bernardino and Santa Fe Depot / Metrolink - West 3rd St in around 5h 57m.

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