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How to get fromBig Bear Lake to Malibuby bus, train, bus (Flixbus), or car

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

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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 SB Line
    6h 3m
    $18–29

  2. Bus, line 61 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Veteran's Park - Knickerbocker Rd & Big Bear Blvd to San Bernardinobus bus 5
    2. Take the bus from Fontana Metrolink Transit Center to Pomona Transit Centerbus bus 61
    3. Take the bus from Pomona Transit Center to Flower St and 12th Stbus bus 707
    7h 49m
    $12–23

  3. Bus, line 33 bus

    1. Take the bus from Veteran's Park - Knickerbocker Rd & Big Bear Blvd to San Bernardinobus bus 5
    2. Take the bus from San Bernardino Downtown Transit Center to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Patsaouras Transit Plaza to 5th / Santa Monicabus bus 33
    6h 43m
    $15–29

  4. Drive 124.3 mi

    1. Drive from Big Bear Lake to Malibucar car 124.3 mi
    2h 26m
    $23–33

Big Bear Lake to Malibu by bus, train, subway, and tram

Calendar6Weekly Services
Duration6h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket$18Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 127.6 mi
  • Duration: 6h 3m

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

You can take a bus from Veteran's Park - Knickerbocker Rd & Big Bear Blvd to Civic Center / Stuart Ranch via San Bernardino, San Bernardino Downtown Transit Center, Patsaouras Transit Plaza, 5th / Santa Monica, and 5th / Colorado in around 6h 43m.

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