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

The cheapest way to get from Costa Mesa to Big Bear Lake is to line 71 bus and bus which costs $6 - $16 and takes 5h 18m.

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

The fastest way to get from Costa Mesa to Big Bear Lake is to drive which takes 1h 48m and costs $17 - $25.

Is there a direct bus between Costa Mesa and Big Bear Lake?

No, there is no direct bus from Costa Mesa to Big Bear Lake. However, there are services departing from Newport-Broadway and arriving at Alden Rd & Big Bear Blvd via Village of Orange Zone 5 and San Bernardino. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 18m.

How far is it from Costa Mesa to Big Bear Lake?

The distance between Costa Mesa and Big Bear Lake is 99 miles. The road distance is 95.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Costa Mesa to Big Bear Lake without a car is to train and bus which takes 4h 28m and costs $14 - $24.

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

It takes approximately 4h 28m to get from Costa Mesa to Big Bear Lake, including transfers.

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

Costa Mesa to Big Bear Lake bus services, operated by OCTA, depart from Newport-Broadway station.

Where does the Costa Mesa to Big Bear Lake bus arrive?

Costa Mesa to Big Bear Lake bus services, operated by OCTA, arrive at Tustin-East Village Way station.

Can I drive from Costa Mesa to Big Bear Lake?

Yes, the driving distance between Costa Mesa to Big Bear Lake is 95 miles. It takes approximately 1h 48m to drive from Costa Mesa to Big Bear Lake.

Where can I stay near Big Bear Lake?

There are 1614+ hotels available in Big Bear Lake.

Costa Mesa to Big Bear Lake - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and line 71 bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Costa Mesa to Big Bear Lake by train, bus, or car

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Santa Ana to San Bernardino Depottrain IE-OC Line
2. Take the bus from Santa Fe Depot / Metrolink - West 3rd St to Alden Rd & Big Bear Blvdbus 5
4h 28m
$14–24
Line 71 bus, bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Newport-Broadway to Tustin-East Village Waybus 71
2. Take the bus from Village of Orange Zone 5 to San Bernardinobus 200
3. Take the bus from San Bernardino to Alden Rd & Big Bear Blvdbus 5
5h 18m
$6–16
Drive 94.6 mi
1. Drive from Costa Mesa to Big Bear Lakecar 94.6 mi
1h 48m
$18–25

Costa Mesa to Big Bear Lake by bus and train

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4h 28mAverage Duration

$14Cheapest Price

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Distance: 98.3 mi
Duration: 4h 28m

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

You can take a bus from Newport-Broadway to Alden Rd & Big Bear Blvd via Tustin-East Village Way, Village of Orange Zone 5, and San Bernardino in around 5h 18m.

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