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

The cheapest way to get from Big Bear Lake to San Diego is to bus which costs $19 - $40 and takes 5h 52m.

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

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

Is there a direct bus between Big Bear Lake and San Diego?

No, there is no direct bus from Big Bear Lake to San Diego. 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 5h 52m.

How far is it from Big Bear Lake to San Diego?

The distance between Big Bear Lake and San Diego is 158 miles. The road distance is 141.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Big Bear Lake to San Diego without a car is to bus which takes 5h 52m and costs $19 - $40.

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

It takes approximately 5h 52m to get from Big Bear Lake to San Diego, including transfers.

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

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

Where does the Big Bear Lake to San Diego bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Big Bear Lake to San Diego?

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

Where can I stay near San Diego?

There are 1886+ hotels available in San Diego.

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

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There are 4 ways to get from Big Bear Lake to San Diego 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 / ...
5h 52m
$20–36
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 Diegotrain
6h 30m
$41–82
Drive 141 mi
1. Drive from Big Bear Lake to San Diegocar 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
6h 54m
$29–54

Big Bear Lake to San Diego by bus and tram

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Distance: 157.6 mi
Duration: 5h 52m

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

You can take a bus from Veteran's Park - Knickerbocker Rd & Big Bear Blvd to County Center/Little Italy Station via San Bernardino, San Bernardino Downtown Transit Center, San Diego, and Old Town Station in around 5h 52m.

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