What is the cheapest way to get from Big Bear Lake to Brea?

The cheapest way to get from Big Bear Lake to Brea is to bus which costs $8 - $19 and takes 5h 12m.

What is the fastest way to get from Big Bear Lake to Brea?

The fastest way to get from Big Bear Lake to Brea is to drive which takes 1h 38m and costs $15 - $22.

Is there a direct bus between Big Bear Lake and Brea?

No, there is no direct bus from Big Bear Lake to Brea. However, there are services departing from Veteran's Park - Knickerbocker Rd & Big Bear Blvd and arriving at Brea-Imperial via San Bernardino, Harbor-Katella and Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 4. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 12m.

How far is it from Big Bear Lake to Brea?

The distance between Big Bear Lake and Brea is 92 miles. The road distance is 83.4 miles.

How do I travel from Big Bear Lake to Brea without a car?

The best way to get from Big Bear Lake to Brea without a car is to bus and train which takes 4h 23m and costs $20 - $45.

How long does it take to get from Big Bear Lake to Brea?

It takes approximately 4h 23m to get from Big Bear Lake to Brea, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Big Bear Lake to Brea bus from?

Big Bear Lake to Brea bus services, operated by Mountain Transit, depart from Veteran's Park - Knickerbocker Rd & Big Bear Blvd station.

Where does the Big Bear Lake to Brea bus arrive?

Big Bear Lake to Brea bus services, operated by Mountain Transit, arrive at San Bernardino station.

Can I drive from Big Bear Lake to Brea?

Yes, the driving distance between Big Bear Lake to Brea is 83 miles. It takes approximately 1h 38m to drive from Big Bear Lake to Brea.

Where can I stay near Brea?

There are 962+ hotels available in Brea.

Big Bear Lake to Brea - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 61 bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Big Bear Lake to Brea by bus, train, or car

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Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Veteran's Park - Knickerbocker Rd & Big Bear Blvd to Santa Fe Depot / Metrolink - West 3rd Stbus 5
2. Take the train from San Bernardino to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain Southwest Chief
4h 23m
$21–41
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Veteran's Park - Knickerbocker Rd & Big Bear Blvd to San Bernardinobus 5
2. Take the bus from San Bernardino to Harbor + Katellabus 200
5h 12m
$9–18
Drive 82.9 mi
1. Drive from Big Bear Lake to Breacar 82.9 mi
1h 38m
$16–22
Bus, line 61 bus
1. Take the bus from Veteran's Park - Knickerbocker Rd & Big Bear Blvd to San Bernardinobus 5
2. Take the bus from Fontana Metrolink Transit Center to Pomona Transit Centerbus 61
6h
$11–21

Big Bear Lake to Brea by bus and train

6Weekly Services

4h 23mAverage Duration

$21Cheapest Price

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Distance: 91.5 mi
Duration: 4h 23m

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

You can take a bus from Veteran's Park - Knickerbocker Rd & Big Bear Blvd to Brea-Imperial via San Bernardino, Harbor-Katella, and Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 4 in around 5h 12m.

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