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

The cheapest way to get from El Cajon to Big Bear Lake is to drive which costs $26 - $40 and takes 2h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from El Cajon to Big Bear Lake is to drive which takes 2h 50m and costs $26 - $40.

Is there a direct bus between El Cajon and Big Bear Lake?

No, there is no direct bus from El Cajon to Big Bear Lake. However, there are services departing from El Cajon Transit Center and arriving at Alden Rd & Big Bear Blvd via San Diego and San Bernardino. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 15m.

How far is it from El Cajon to Big Bear Lake?

The distance between El Cajon and Big Bear Lake is 170 miles. The road distance is 144 miles.

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

The best way to get from El Cajon to Big Bear Lake without a car is to bus which takes 6h 15m and costs $22 - $45.

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

It takes approximately 6h 15m to get from El Cajon to Big Bear Lake, including transfers.

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

El Cajon to Big Bear Lake bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from San Diego station.

Where does the El Cajon to Big Bear Lake bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from El Cajon to Big Bear Lake?

Yes, the driving distance between El Cajon to Big Bear Lake is 144 miles. It takes approximately 2h 50m to drive from El Cajon to Big Bear Lake.

Where can I stay near Big Bear Lake?

There are 1525+ hotels available in Big Bear Lake.

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

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

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1. Take the bus from San Diego to San Bernardino Downtown Transit Centerbus FlixBus 2015 / ...
2. Take the bus from San Bernardino to Alden Rd & Big Bear Blvdbus 5
6h 15m
$22–42
Train, bus via Santa Ana
1. Take the train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Santa Anatrain
2. Take the train from Santa Ana to San Bernardino Depottrain
3. Take the bus from Santa Fe Depot / Metrolink - West 3rd St to Alden Rd & Big Bear Blvdbus 5
7h 33m
$42–97
Drive 143.1 mi
1. Drive from El Cajon to Big Bear Lakecar 143.1 mi
2h 50m
$27–38
Train, bus
1. Take the train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Oceansidetrain
2. Take the train from Oceanside to San Bernardino - Downtowntrain
3. Take the bus from San Bernardino to Alden Rd & Big Bear Blvdbus 5
7h 48m
$30–67

El Cajon to Big Bear Lake by bus

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6h 15mAverage Duration

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Distance: 168.8 mi
Duration: 6h 15m

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

You can take a bus from El Cajon Transit Center to Alden Rd & Big Bear Blvd via San Diego, San Bernardino Downtown Transit Center, and San Bernardino in around 6h 15m.

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