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How to get fromCalgary to Big Bear Lakeby plane, car, bus, or train

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There are 6 ways to get from Calgary to Big Bear Lake by plane, car, bus, or train

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  1. Fly to Palm Springs International Airport, drive

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    1. Fly from Calgary International Airport (YYC) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane plane YYC - PSP
    2. Drive from Indio-Palm-Springs-Airport-PSP to Big Bear Lakecar car
    7h 2m
    $108–458

  2. Bus, train via Kelowna

    1. Take the bus from Calgary Downtown Ticket Office 606 5 Ave SW to Kelowna - 516 Lawrence Avebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Kelowna - 516 Lawrence Ave to Vancouver - Pacific Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Vancouver to Seattletrain train
    4. Take the train from Seattle to Los Angelestrain train
    5. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to San Bernardino Depottrain train
    6. Take the bus from Santa Fe Depot / Metrolink - West 3rd St to Alden Rd & Big Bear Blvdbus bus 5
    2d 11h

  3. Drive  1,500.2 mi

    1. Drive from Calgary to Big Bear Lakecar car 1,500.2 mi
    23h 32m
    $344–496

  4. Fly to Ontario International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Calgary International Airport (YYC) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane plane YYC - ONT
    2. Take the bus from Santa Fe Depot / Metrolink - West 3rd St to Alden Rd & Big Bear Blvdbus bus
    10h 55m
    $357–501

  5. Fly to Los Angeles International Airport, train, bus

    1. Fly from Calgary International Airport (YYC) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane YYC - LAX
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to San Bernardino Depottrain train
    3. Take the bus from Santa Fe Depot / Metrolink - West 3rd St to Alden Rd & Big Bear Blvdbus bus
    10h 57m
    $143–1,261

  6. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Calgary Delta Hotel to Vancouverbus bus
    2. Take the train from Vancouver to Seattletrain train
    3. Take the train from Seattle to Los Angelestrain train
    4. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to San Bernardino Depottrain train
    5. Take the bus from Santa Fe Depot / Metrolink - West 3rd St to Alden Rd & Big Bear Blvdbus bus 5
    2d 12h
    $928–1,530

Calgary International Airport (YYC) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) flights

Calendar15Weekly Planes
Duration5h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket$92Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,296.8 mi
  • Duration: 7h 2m

What companies run services between Calgary, AB, Canada and Big Bear Lake, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Calgary to Big Bear Lake. However, you can take the bus to Calgary - Airport YYC, walk to Calgary International Airport (YYC) airport, fly to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP), then drive to Big Bear Lake. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Calgary Downtown Ticket Office 606 5 Ave SW to Alden Rd & Big Bear Blvd via Kelowna - 516 Lawrence Ave, Vancouver - Pacific Station, Vancouver, Seattle, Los Angeles, L.A. Union Station, San Bernardino Depot, and Santa Fe Depot / Metrolink - West 3rd St in around 2d 11h.

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