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How to get fromCarson to Big Bear Lakeby bus (Flixbus), car, bus, or train

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

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Harbor Fwy / Carson to Olive / 5thbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Downtown to San Bernardino Downtown Transit Centerbus bus
    3. Take the bus from San Bernardino to Alden Rd & Big Bear Blvdbus bus 5
    5h 9m
    $14–26

  2. Bus, line 61 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Harbor Fwy / Carson to El Monte Station - Upper Levelbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Pomona Transit Center to Fontana Metrolink Transit Centerbus bus 61
    3. Take the bus from San Bernardino to Alden Rd & Big Bear Blvdbus bus 5
    6h 45m
    $10–21

  3. Drive  109.2 mi

    1. Drive from Carson to Big Bear Lakecar car 109.2 mi
    2h 4m
    $20–29

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Harbor Fwy / Carson to Cal State LA Busway Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Cal State LA to San Bernardino Depottrain train
    3. Take the bus from Santa Fe Depot / Metrolink - West 3rd St to Alden Rd & Big Bear Blvdbus bus 5
    5h 14m
    $14–24

Carson to Big Bear Lake by bus

Calendar6Weekly Buses
Duration5h 9mAverage Duration
Ticket$14Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 122.6 mi
  • Duration: 5h 9m

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

You can take a bus from Harbor Fwy / Carson to Alden Rd & Big Bear Blvd via Olive / 5th, Cesar Chavez Transit Pavilion, Los Angeles Downtown, San Bernardino Downtown Transit Center, and San Bernardino in around 5h 9m.

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