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

The cheapest way to get from Big Bear Lake to Dana Point is to bus and line 91 bus which costs $8 - $19 and takes 6h 22m.

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

The fastest way to get from Big Bear Lake to Dana Point is to drive which takes 2h 2m and costs $19 - $28.

Is there a direct bus between Big Bear Lake and Dana Point?

No, there is no direct bus from Big Bear Lake to Dana Point. However, there are services departing from Veteran's Park - Knickerbocker Rd & Big Bear Blvd and arriving at Pacific Coast-Dana Point Harbor via San Bernardino, Katella-Harbor and Laguna Hills Trans Ctr Dock 7. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 22m.

How far is it from Big Bear Lake to Dana Point?

The distance between Big Bear Lake and Dana Point is 116 miles. The road distance is 105.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Big Bear Lake to Dana Point without a car is to bus and train which takes 4h 38m and costs $15 - $26.

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

It takes approximately 4h 38m to get from Big Bear Lake to Dana Point, including transfers.

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

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

Where does the Big Bear Lake to Dana Point bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Big Bear Lake to Dana Point?

Yes, the driving distance between Big Bear Lake to Dana Point is 105 miles. It takes approximately 2h 2m to drive from Big Bear Lake to Dana Point.

Where can I stay near Dana Point?

There are 294+ hotels available in Dana Point.

Big Bear Lake to Dana Point - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and line 90 bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Big Bear Lake to Dana Point 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 Depot to San Juan Capistranotrain IE-OC Line
4h 38m
$16–26
Bus, line 91 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
3. Take the bus from Laguna Hills Trans Ctr Dock 7 to Pacific Coast-Dana Point Harborbus 91
6h 22m
$9–18
Bus, train, line 90 bus
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 Depot to Tustintrain
3. Take the bus from Tustin Metrolink Station-Dock 8 to Golden Lantern-Pacific Coastbus 90
5h 17m
$15–25
Drive 104.9 mi
1. Drive from Big Bear Lake to Dana Pointcar 104.9 mi
2h 2m
$20–28

Big Bear Lake to Dana Point by bus and train

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Distance: 115.3 mi
Duration: 4h 38m

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

You can take a bus from Veteran's Park - Knickerbocker Rd & Big Bear Blvd to Pacific Coast-Dana Point Harbor via San Bernardino, Harbor + Katella, Katella-Harbor, and Laguna Hills Trans Ctr Dock 7 in around 6h 22m.

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