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How to get fromEl Monte to Big Bear Lakeby bus, train, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from El Monte to Big Bear Lake by bus, train, or car

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from El Monte to San Bernardino, CAbus bus La / ...
    2. Take the bus from San Bernardino to Alden Rd & Big Bear Blvdbus bus 5
    3h 7m
    $22–44

  2. Line 486 bus, line 61 bus, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Garvey Ave and Meeker Ave E to Pomona Transit Centerbus bus 486
    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
    5h 58m
    $9–18

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from El Monte to San Bernardino Depottrain train SB Line
    2. Take the bus from Santa Fe Depot / Metrolink - West 3rd St to Alden Rd & Big Bear Blvdbus bus 5
    3h 8m
    $12–21

  4. Drive 83.3 mi

    1. Drive from El Monte to Big Bear Lakecar car 83.3 mi
    1h 37m
    $16–22

El Monte to Big Bear Lake by bus and foot

Calendar6Weekly Services
Duration3h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket$22Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 87.8 mi
  • Duration: 3h 7m

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

You can take a bus from El Monte to Alden Rd & Big Bear Blvd via San Bernardino, CA and San Bernardino in around 3h 7m.

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