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How to get fromChula Vista to Big Bear Lakeby tram, bus, train, or car

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

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  1. Tram, bus

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    1. Take the tram from E Street Station to UCSD Health La Jolla Stationtram tram
    2. Take the bus from San Diego to San Bernardino Downtown Transit Centerbus bus
    3. Take the bus from San Bernardino to Alden Rd & Big Bear Blvdbus bus 5
    6h 31m
    $21–49

  2. Train, bus via Santa Ana

    1. Take the train from San Diego to Santa Anatrain train
    2. Take the train from Santa Ana 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
    7h 31m
    $41–83

  3. Drive 145.7 mi

    1. Drive from Chula Vista to Big Bear Lakecar car 145.7 mi
    2h 54m
    $27–39

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from San Diego to Oceansidetrain train
    2. Take the train from Oceanside to San Bernardino - Downtowntrain train
    3. Take the bus from San Bernardino to Alden Rd & Big Bear Blvdbus bus 5
    7h 49m
    $29–54

Chula Vista to Big Bear Lake by tram and bus

Calendar6Weekly Services
Duration6h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket$21Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 164.1 mi
  • Duration: 6h 31m

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

There is no direct connection from Chula Vista to Big Bear Lake. However, you can take the vehicle to UCSD Health La Jolla Station, walk to San Diego, take the bus to San Bernardino Downtown Transit Center, walk to San Bernardino, then take the bus to Alden Rd & Big Bear Blvd. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from E Street Station to Alden Rd & Big Bear Blvd via America Plaza Station, San Diego, Santa Ana, San Bernardino Depot, and Santa Fe Depot / Metrolink - West 3rd St in around 7h 31m.

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