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How to get fromBig Bear Lake to Fresnoby bus, train, car, or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Big Bear Lake to Fresno by bus, train, car, or plane

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Veteran's Park - Knickerbocker Rd & Big Bear Blvd to Santa Fe Depot / Metrolink - West 3rd Stbus bus 5
    2. Take the train from San Bernardino Depot to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Fresno Bus Stationbus bus
    9h 25m
    $43–88

  2. Bus, train via San Fernando

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Veteran's Park - Knickerbocker Rd & Big Bear Blvd to Santa Fe Depot / Metrolink - West 3rd Stbus bus 5
    2. Take the train from San Bernardino Depot to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Los Angeles - Pacoima to Fresno, CAbus bus
    10h 51m
    $41–68

  3. Drive 288.8 mi

    1. Drive from Big Bear Lake to Fresnocar car 288.8 mi
    5h 8m
    $53–77

  4. Bus to Ontario International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Veteran's Park - Knickerbocker Rd & Big Bear Blvd to Santa Fe Depot / Metrolink - West 3rd Stbus bus
    2. Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT)plane plane ONT - FAT
    8h 43m
    $68–352

  5. Bus, train via Los Angeles

    1. Take the bus from Veteran's Park - Knickerbocker Rd & Big Bear Blvd to Santa Fe Depot / Metrolink - West 3rd Stbus bus 5
    2. Take the train from San Bernardino Depot to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Los Angeles Downtown to Fresno Bus Stationbus bus
    9h 30m
    $48–83

  6. Bus, train #2

    1. Take the bus from Veteran's Park - Knickerbocker Rd & Big Bear Blvd to Santa Fe Depot / Metrolink - West 3rd Stbus bus 5
    2. Take the train from San Bernardino to Los Angelestrain train
    3. Take the bus from Los Angeles to Fresnobus bus
    10h 3m
    $101–169

  7. Bus, train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Veteran's Park - Knickerbocker Rd & Big Bear Blvd to Santa Fe Depot / Metrolink - West 3rd Stbus bus
    2. Take the train from San Bernardino Depot to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    3. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT)plane plane LAX - FAT
    7h 57m
    $411–687

Big Bear Lake to Fresno by bus and train

Calendar6Weekly Services
Duration9h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$43Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 319.6 mi
  • Duration: 9h 25m

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

There is no direct connection from Big Bear Lake to Fresno. However, you can take the bus to Santa Fe Depot / Metrolink - West 3rd St, walk to San Bernardino Depot, take the train to L.A. Union Station, walk to Los Angeles Union Station, then take the bus to Fresno Bus Station. Alternatively, you can drive from Big Bear Lake to Fresno in around 5h 8m.

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