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How to get fromFresno to Big Bear Lakeby bus, train, car, or plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Fresno to Big Bear Lake by bus, train, car, or plane

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Fresno Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to San Bernardino Depottrain train
    3. Take the bus from Santa Fe Depot / Metrolink - West 3rd St to Alden Rd & Big Bear Blvdbus bus 5
    8h 35m
    $45–86

  2. Bus, train via Bakersfield

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Fresno to Bakersfieldbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Bakersfield to San Fernandobus bus
    3. Take the train from L.A. Union Station 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 34m
    $41–81

  3. Drive 289.2 mi

    1. Drive from Fresno to Big Bear Lakecar car 289.2 mi
    5h 9m
    $53–77

  4. Fly to Palm Springs International Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane plane FAT - PSP
    2. Drive from Indio-Palm-Springs-Airport-PSP to Big Bear Lakecar car
    7h 32m
    $216–774

  5. Bus, train via Los Angeles

    1. Take the bus from Fresno Bus Station to Los Angeles Downtownbus bus
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to San Bernardino Depottrain train
    3. Take the bus from Santa Fe Depot / Metrolink - West 3rd St to Alden Rd & Big Bear Blvdbus bus 5
    9h 10m
    $48–82

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Fresno, CA to 285 S East End Ave - Pomonabus bus San Jose
    2. Take the bus from San Bernardino to Alden Rd & Big Bear Blvdbus bus 5
    12h 9m
    $68–102

  7. Fly to Ontario International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane plane FAT - ONT
    2. Take the bus from Santa Fe Depot / Metrolink - West 3rd St to Alden Rd & Big Bear Blvdbus bus
    8h 56m
    $62–312

  8. Fly to Los Angeles International Airport, train, bus

    1. Fly from Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane FAT - LAX
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to San Bernardino Depottrain train
    3. Take the bus from Santa Fe Depot / Metrolink - West 3rd St to Alden Rd & Big Bear Blvdbus bus
    8h 23m
    $410–687

Fresno to Big Bear Lake by bus and train

Calendar6Weekly Services
Duration8h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$45Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 317.1 mi
  • Duration: 8h 35m

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

You can take a bus from Fresno, CA to Alden Rd & Big Bear Blvd via 285 S East End Ave - Pomona, East End Ave and Mission Blvd E, Montclair Transit Center, Fontana Metrolink Transit Center, and San Bernardino in around 12h 9m.

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