Rome2Rio

How to get fromEnsenada to Big Bear Lakeby bus, train, car, or bus (Flixbus)

Find Transport to Big Bear Lake

See all options

There are 5 ways to get from Ensenada to Big Bear Lake by bus, train, car, or bus (Flixbus)

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Ensenada to Tijuana International Airportbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Cross Border Xpress to Santa Anabus bus 2 / ...
    3. Take the train from Santa Ana to San Bernardino Depottrain train
    4. Take the bus from Santa Fe Depot / Metrolink - West 3rd St to Alden Rd & Big Bear Blvdbus bus 5
    8h 37m
    $52–92

  2. Drive 219 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Ensenada to Big Bear Lakecar car 219 mi
    4h 22m
    $40–58

  3. Bus, train via San Diego

    1. Take the bus from Ensenada to Tijuana International Airportbus bus
    2. Take the train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Santa Anatrain train
    3. Take the train from Santa Ana to San Bernardino Depottrain train
    4. Take the bus from Santa Fe Depot / Metrolink - West 3rd St to Alden Rd & Big Bear Blvdbus bus 5
    10h 18m
    $75–169

  4. Bus via Tijuana

    1. Take the bus from Ensenada to Tijuana International Airportbus bus
    2. Take the bus from San Ysidro Bus Terminal to San Bernardino Downtown Transit Centerbus bus
    3. Take the bus from San Bernardino to Alden Rd & Big Bear Blvdbus bus 5
    8h 45m
    $58–119

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Ensenada to Tijuana International Airportbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Cross Border Express, San Diego to San Bernardino, CAbus bus Cbx
    3. Take the bus from San Bernardino to Alden Rd & Big Bear Blvdbus bus 5
    9h 5m
    $44–74

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Ensenada to Big Bear Lake.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 261.9 mi
  • Duration: 8h 37m

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

You can take a bus from Ensenada to Alden Rd & Big Bear Blvd via Tijuana International Airport, Cross Border Xpress, SYMD - San Ysidro Station, San Ysidro Bus Terminal, San Bernardino Downtown Transit Center, and San Bernardino in around 8h 45m.

Train operators
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around United States

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides