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

The cheapest way to get from Huntington Beach to Big Bear Lake is to bus which costs $8 - $18 and takes 6h 8m.

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

The fastest way to get from Huntington Beach to Big Bear Lake is to drive which takes 1h 58m and costs $18 - $27.

Is there a direct bus between Huntington Beach and Big Bear Lake?

No, there is no direct bus from Huntington Beach to Big Bear Lake. However, there are services departing from Pacific Coast-6Th and arriving at Alden Rd & Big Bear Blvd via 7Th-Channel, Katella + Harbor and San Bernardino. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 8m.

How far is it from Huntington Beach to Big Bear Lake?

The distance between Huntington Beach and Big Bear Lake is 105 miles. The road distance is 99.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Huntington Beach to Big Bear Lake without a car is to train and bus which takes 3h 30m and costs $65 - $90.

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

It takes approximately 3h 30m to get from Huntington Beach to Big Bear Lake, including transfers.

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

Huntington Beach to Big Bear Lake bus services, operated by Riverside Transit Agency, depart from Katella + Harbor station.

Where does the Huntington Beach to Big Bear Lake bus arrive?

Huntington Beach to Big Bear Lake bus services, operated by Riverside Transit Agency, arrive at San Bernardino station.

Can I drive from Huntington Beach to Big Bear Lake?

Yes, the driving distance between Huntington Beach to Big Bear Lake is 100 miles. It takes approximately 1h 58m to drive from Huntington Beach to Big Bear Lake.

Where can I stay near Big Bear Lake?

There are 1691+ hotels available in Big Bear Lake.

Huntington Beach to Big Bear Lake - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 3 ways to get from Huntington Beach to Big Bear Lake by train, bus, or car

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Santa Ana to San Bernardino Depottrain IE-OC Line
2. Take the bus from Santa Fe Depot / Metrolink - West 3rd St to Alden Rd & Big Bear Blvdbus 5
3h 30m
$66–86
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Katella + Harbor to San Bernardinobus 200
2. Take the bus from San Bernardino to Alden Rd & Big Bear Blvdbus 5
6h 8m
$8–18
Drive 99.2 mi
1. Drive from Huntington Beach to Big Bear Lakecar 99.2 mi
1h 58m
$19–27

Huntington Beach to Big Bear Lake by bus

6Weekly Buses

6h 8mAverage Duration

$8Cheapest Price

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Distance: 104 mi
Duration: 3h 30m

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

You can take a bus from Pacific Coast-6Th to Alden Rd & Big Bear Blvd via 7Th-Channel, Katella + Harbor, and San Bernardino in around 6h 8m.

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