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

The cheapest way to get from Escondido to Big Bear Lake is to drive which costs $20 - $30 and takes 2h 17m.

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

The fastest way to get from Escondido to Big Bear Lake is to drive which takes 2h 17m and costs $20 - $30.

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

No, there is no direct bus from Escondido to Big Bear Lake. However, there are services departing from Escondido Transit Center and arriving at Alden Rd & Big Bear Blvd via Complex Dr & Clairemont Mesa Bl, San Diego and San Bernardino. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 21m.

How far is it from Escondido to Big Bear Lake?

The distance between Escondido and Big Bear Lake is 164 miles. The road distance is 111.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Escondido to Big Bear Lake without a car is to tram and train and bus which takes 6h 7m and costs $18 - $35.

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

It takes approximately 6h 7m to get from Escondido to Big Bear Lake, including transfers.

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

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

Where does the Escondido to Big Bear Lake bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Escondido to Big Bear Lake?

Yes, the driving distance between Escondido to Big Bear Lake is 111 miles. It takes approximately 2h 17m to drive from Escondido to Big Bear Lake.

Where can I stay near Big Bear Lake?

There are 1525+ hotels available in Big Bear Lake.

Escondido to Big Bear Lake - 4 ways to travel via train, tram, bus, and car

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

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Tram, train, bus
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1. Take the tram from Escondido Transit Center to Oceanside Transit Centertram
2. Take the train from Oceanside to San Bernardino Depottrain
3. Take the bus from Santa Fe Depot / Metrolink - West 3rd St to Alden Rd & Big Bear Blvdbus 5
6h 7m
$18–34
Bus
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
7h 21m
$24–48
Drive 110.5 mi
1. Drive from Escondido to Big Bear Lakecar 110.5 mi
2h 17m
$21–30
Shuttle, bus
1. Take a shuttle bus from Escondido, CA - 796 W Valley PKWY to San Bernardinoshuttle Cbx
2. Take the bus from San Bernardino to Alden Rd & Big Bear Blvdbus 5
4h 45m
$28–44

Escondido to Big Bear Lake by tram, train, and bus

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6h 7mAverage Duration

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Distance: 162.8 mi
Duration: 6h 7m

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

You can take a bus from Escondido Transit Center to Alden Rd & Big Bear Blvd via Clairemont Mesa Bl & Complex Dr, Complex Dr & Clairemont Mesa Bl, Old Town Transit Center, San Diego, San Bernardino Downtown Transit Center, and San Bernardino in around 7h 21m.

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