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

The cheapest way to get from California to Big Bear Lake is to bus and line 61 bus which costs $8 - $19 and takes 5h 55m.

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

The fastest way to get from California to Big Bear Lake is to drive which takes 1h 50m and costs $17 - $26.

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

No, there is no direct bus from California station to Big Bear Lake. However, there are services departing from Los Angeles Union Station and arriving at Alden Rd & Big Bear Blvd via San Bernardino. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 5m.

How far is it from California to Big Bear Lake?

The distance between California and Big Bear Lake is 101 miles. The road distance is 96.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from California to Big Bear Lake without a car is to bus which takes 3h 5m and costs $12 - $25.

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

It takes approximately 3h 5m to get from California to Big Bear Lake, including transfers.

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

California to Big Bear Lake bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Los Angeles Union Station.

Where does the California to Big Bear Lake bus arrive?

California to Big Bear Lake bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at San Bernardino Downtown Transit Center station.

Can I drive from California to Big Bear Lake?

Yes, the driving distance between California to Big Bear Lake is 97 miles. It takes approximately 1h 50m to drive from California to Big Bear Lake.

Where can I stay near Big Bear Lake?

There are 1706+ hotels available in Big Bear Lake.

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

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

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Bernardino Downtown Transit Centerbus FlixBus 2030
2. Take the bus from San Bernardino to Alden Rd & Big Bear Blvdbus 5
3h 5m
$12–25
Bus, line 61 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Spring St and 1st St E to Pomona Transit Centerbus 707
2. Take the bus from Pomona Transit Center to Fontana Metrolink Transit Centerbus 61
3. Take the bus from San Bernardino to Alden Rd & Big Bear Blvdbus 5
5h 55m
$9–18
Train, bus
1. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to San Bernardino Depottrain SB Line
2. Take the bus from Santa Fe Depot / Metrolink - West 3rd St to Alden Rd & Big Bear Blvdbus 5
3h 38m
$13–22
Drive 96.3 mi
1. Drive from Los Angeles to Big Bear Lakecar 96.3 mi
1h 50m
$18–26

California to Big Bear Lake by bus

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Distance: 100.5 mi
Duration: 3h 5m

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

You can take a bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Alden Rd & Big Bear Blvd via San Bernardino Downtown Transit Center and San Bernardino in around 3h 5m.

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