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How to get fromBig Bear Lake to Santa Anaby bus, train, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Big Bear Lake to Santa Ana by bus, train, 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 Santa Anatrain train IE-OC Line
    3h 29m
    $13–22

  2. 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 San Bernardino to Harbor + Katellabus bus 200
    4h 17m
    $7–16

  3. Drive 88.6 mi

    1. Drive from Big Bear Lake to Santa Anacar car 88.6 mi
    1h 43m
    $17–24

Big Bear Lake to Santa Ana by bus and train

Calendar6Weekly Services
Duration3h 29mAverage Duration
Ticket$13Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 90.5 mi
  • Duration: 3h 29m

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

You can take a bus from Veteran's Park - Knickerbocker Rd & Big Bear Blvd to Main-Civic Center via San Bernardino, Harbor + Katella, and Katella-Harbor in around 4h 17m.

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