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

The cheapest way to get from Big Bear Lake to El Monte is to drive which costs $15 - $22 and takes 1h 37m.

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

The fastest way to get from Big Bear Lake to El Monte is to drive which takes 1h 37m and costs $15 - $22.

Is there a direct bus between Big Bear Lake and El Monte?

No, there is no direct bus from Big Bear Lake to El Monte. However, there are services departing from Veteran's Park - Knickerbocker Rd & Big Bear Blvd and arriving at El Monte via San Bernardino, CA. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 36m.

How far is it from Big Bear Lake to El Monte?

The distance between Big Bear Lake and El Monte is 86 miles. The road distance is 83.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Big Bear Lake to El Monte without a car is to bus and train which takes 3h 23m and costs $12 - $22.

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

It takes approximately 3h 23m to get from Big Bear Lake to El Monte, including transfers.

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

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

Where does the Big Bear Lake to El Monte bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Big Bear Lake to El Monte?

Yes, the driving distance between Big Bear Lake to El Monte is 84 miles. It takes approximately 1h 37m to drive from Big Bear Lake to El Monte.

Where can I stay near El Monte?

There are 1135+ hotels available in El Monte.

Big Bear Lake to El Monte - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Big Bear Lake to El Monte 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 El Montetrain SB Line
3h 23m
$13–22
Bus, line 61 bus, line 486 bus
cheapest
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
3. Take the bus from Pomona Transit Center to Garvey Ave and Meeker Ave Wbus 486
5h 34m
$9–19
Bus
1. Take the bus from Veteran's Park - Knickerbocker Rd & Big Bear Blvd to San Bernardinobus 5
2. Take the bus from San Bernardino, CA to El Montebus El Paso / ...
3h 36m
$23–49
Drive 83.1 mi
1. Drive from Big Bear Lake to El Montecar 83.1 mi
1h 37m
$16–22

Big Bear Lake to El Monte by bus and train

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3h 23mAverage Duration

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Distance: 85.3 mi
Duration: 3h 23m

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

You can take a bus from Veteran's Park - Knickerbocker Rd & Big Bear Blvd to El Monte via San Bernardino and San Bernardino, CA in around 3h 36m.

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