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

The cheapest way to get from Brea to Big Bear Lake is to bus which costs $8 - $18 and takes 5h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Brea to Big Bear Lake is to drive which takes 1h 39m and costs $15 - $22.

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

No, there is no direct bus from Brea to Big Bear Lake. However, there are services departing from Brea-Imperial and arriving at Alden Rd & Big Bear Blvd via Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 1, Harbor Blvd at Disneyland and San Bernardino. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 20m.

How far is it from Brea to Big Bear Lake?

The distance between Brea and Big Bear Lake is 92 miles. The road distance is 83.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Brea to Big Bear Lake without a car is to train and bus which takes 4h 13m and costs $20 - $45.

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

It takes approximately 4h 13m to get from Brea to Big Bear Lake, including transfers.

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

Brea to Big Bear Lake bus services, operated by Riverside Transit Agency, depart from Harbor Blvd at Disneyland station.

Where does the Brea to Big Bear Lake bus arrive?

Brea to Big Bear Lake bus services, operated by Riverside Transit Agency, arrive at San Bernardino station.

Can I drive from Brea to Big Bear Lake?

Yes, the driving distance between Brea to Big Bear Lake is 83 miles. It takes approximately 1h 39m to drive from Brea to Big Bear Lake.

Where can I stay near Big Bear Lake?

There are 1706+ hotels available in Big Bear Lake.

Brea to Big Bear Lake - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 61 bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Brea to Big Bear Lake by train, bus, or car

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to San Bernardinotrain Southwest Chief
2. Take the bus from Santa Fe Depot / Metrolink - West 3rd St to Alden Rd & Big Bear Blvdbus 5
4h 13m
$20–41
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Harbor Blvd at Disneyland to San Bernardinobus 200
2. Take the bus from San Bernardino to Alden Rd & Big Bear Blvdbus 5
5h 20m
$8–18
Drive 82.9 mi
1. Drive from Brea to Big Bear Lakecar 82.9 mi
1h 39m
$16–22
Line 61 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Pomona Transit Center to Fontana Metrolink Transit Centerbus 61
2. Take the bus from San Bernardino to Alden Rd & Big Bear Blvdbus 5
6h 17m
$10–21

Brea to Big Bear Lake by bus and train

6Weekly Services

4h 13mAverage Duration

$20Cheapest Price

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Distance: 91.1 mi
Duration: 4h 13m

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

You can take a bus from Brea-Imperial to Alden Rd & Big Bear Blvd via Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 1, Harbor Blvd at Disneyland, and San Bernardino in around 5h 20m.

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