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

The cheapest way to get from Big Bear Lake to Irvine is to bus via Harbor + Katella which costs $8 - $19 and takes 5h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Big Bear Lake to Irvine is to drive which takes 1h 44m and costs $16 - $24.

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

No, there is no direct bus from Big Bear Lake to Irvine. However, there are services departing from Veteran's Park - Knickerbocker Rd & Big Bear Blvd and arriving at Main-Harvard via San Bernardino, Katella-Harbor and Artic - Dock 4. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 20m.

How far is it from Big Bear Lake to Irvine?

The distance between Big Bear Lake and Irvine is 95 miles. The road distance is 90.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Big Bear Lake to Irvine without a car is to bus and train which takes 3h 35m and costs $12 - $23.

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

It takes approximately 3h 35m to get from Big Bear Lake to Irvine, including transfers.

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

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

Where does the Big Bear Lake to Irvine bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Big Bear Lake to Irvine?

Yes, the driving distance between Big Bear Lake to Irvine is 91 miles. It takes approximately 1h 44m to drive from Big Bear Lake to Irvine.

Where can I stay near Irvine?

There are 1589+ hotels available in Irvine.

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

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There are 4 ways to get from Big Bear Lake to Irvine by bus, train, car, or bus (Flixbus)

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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 Tustintrain IE-OC Line
3h 35m
$13–23
Bus via Harbor + Katella
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 20m
$9–18
Drive 90.2 mi
1. Drive from Big Bear Lake to Irvinecar 90.2 mi
1h 44m
$17–24
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 Downtown Transit Center to Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Centerbus FlixBus 2037
6h 56m
$21–37

Big Bear Lake to Irvine by bus and train

6Weekly Services

3h 35mAverage Duration

$13Cheapest Price

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Distance: 94.8 mi
Duration: 3h 35m

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

You can take a bus from Veteran's Park - Knickerbocker Rd & Big Bear Blvd to Main-Harvard via San Bernardino, Harbor + Katella, Katella-Harbor, and Artic - Dock 4 in around 5h 20m.

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