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

The cheapest way to get from Big Bear Lake to La Mesa is to drive which costs $25 - $40 and takes 2h 48m.

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

The fastest way to get from Big Bear Lake to La Mesa is to drive which takes 2h 48m and costs $25 - $40.

Is there a direct bus between Big Bear Lake and La Mesa?

No, there is no direct bus from Big Bear Lake to La Mesa. However, there are services departing from Veteran's Park - Knickerbocker Rd & Big Bear Blvd and arriving at San Diego via San Bernardino Downtown Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 17m.

How far is it from Big Bear Lake to La Mesa?

The distance between Big Bear Lake and La Mesa is 166 miles. The road distance is 141.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Big Bear Lake to La Mesa without a car is to bus which takes 6h 17m and costs $21 - $50.

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

It takes approximately 6h 17m to get from Big Bear Lake to La Mesa, including transfers.

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

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

Where does the Big Bear Lake to La Mesa bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Big Bear Lake to La Mesa?

Yes, the driving distance between Big Bear Lake to La Mesa is 142 miles. It takes approximately 2h 48m to drive from Big Bear Lake to La Mesa.

Where can I stay near La Mesa?

There are 1766+ hotels available in La Mesa.

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

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

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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 San Diegobus FlixBus 2015 / ...
6h 17m
$22–50
Bus, train via Santa Ana
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 Santa Anatrain
3. Take the train from Santa Ana to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain
6h 51m
$42–96
Drive 141 mi
1. Drive from Big Bear Lake to La Mesacar 141 mi
2h 48m
$26–38
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Veteran's Park - Knickerbocker Rd & Big Bear Blvd to San Bernardinobus 5
2. Take the train from San Bernardino - Downtown to Oceansidetrain
3. Take the train from Oceanside to San Diegotrain
7h 50m
$31–69

Big Bear Lake to La Mesa by bus and tram

6Weekly Services

6h 17mAverage Duration

$22Cheapest Price

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Distance: 165.4 mi
Duration: 6h 17m

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

You can take a bus from Veteran's Park - Knickerbocker Rd & Big Bear Blvd to 70th Street Station via San Bernardino, San Bernardino Downtown Transit Center, San Diego, and Old Town Station in around 6h 17m.

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