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

The cheapest way to get from Downey to Big Bear Lake is to line 460 bus and bus which costs $6 - $17 and takes 6h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Downey to Big Bear Lake is to drive which takes 1h 53m and costs $17 - $25.

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

No, there is no direct bus from Downey to Big Bear Lake. However, there are services departing from Downey and arriving at Alden Rd & Big Bear Blvd via San Bernardino. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 25m.

How far is it from Downey to Big Bear Lake?

The distance between Downey and Big Bear Lake is 123 miles. The road distance is 95.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Downey to Big Bear Lake without a car is to bus which takes 4h 25m and costs $15 - $30.

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

It takes approximately 4h 25m to get from Downey to Big Bear Lake, including transfers.

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

Downey to Big Bear Lake bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Downey station.

Where does the Downey to Big Bear Lake bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Downey to Big Bear Lake?

Yes, the driving distance between Downey to Big Bear Lake is 95 miles. It takes approximately 1h 53m to drive from Downey to Big Bear Lake.

Where can I stay near Big Bear Lake?

There are 1525+ hotels available in Big Bear Lake.

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

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

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Downey to San Bernardino Downtown Transit Centerbus FlixBus 2037
2. Take the bus from San Bernardino to Alden Rd & Big Bear Blvdbus 5
4h 25m
$16–30
Line 460 bus, bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Norwalk Station to Disneyland Employee's Entrancebus 460
2. Take the bus from Harbor Blvd at Disneyland to San Bernardinobus 200
3. Take the bus from San Bernardino to Alden Rd & Big Bear Blvdbus 5
6h 10m
$7–17
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
5h 23m
$16–27
Drive 94.5 mi
1. Drive from Downey to Big Bear Lakecar 94.5 mi
1h 53m
$18–25

Downey to Big Bear Lake by bus

6Weekly Buses

4h 25mAverage Duration

$16Cheapest Price

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Distance: 122 mi
Duration: 4h 25m

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

You can take a bus from Downey to Alden Rd & Big Bear Blvd via San Bernardino Downtown Transit Center and San Bernardino in around 4h 25m.

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