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How to get fromIndianapolis to Big Bear Lakeby plane, car, bus (Greyhound), bus, or train

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There are 6 ways to get from Indianapolis to Big Bear Lake by plane, car, bus (Greyhound), bus, or train

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  1. Fly to Palm Springs International Airport, drive

    best
    1. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane plane IND - PSP
    2. Drive from Indio-Palm-Springs-Airport-PSP to Big Bear Lakecar car
    9h 19m
    $177–725

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

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane IND - 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
    11h 32m
    $151–478

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Indio Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Indio Blvd at Transportation Cen to San Bernardino Transit Centerbus bus 10
    4. Take the bus from San Bernardino to Alden Rd & Big Bear Blvdbus bus 5
    47h 15m
    $301–630

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Indianapolis to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to San Bernardinotrain train
    3. Take the bus from Santa Fe Depot / Metrolink - West 3rd St to Alden Rd & Big Bear Blvdbus bus 5
    2d
    $683–1,558

  5. Drive 2,000.6 mi

    1. Drive from Indianapolis to Big Bear Lakecar car 2,000.6 mi
    31h 54m
    $366–528

  6. Fly to Ontario International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane plane IND - ONT
    2. Take the bus from Santa Fe Depot / Metrolink - West 3rd St to Alden Rd & Big Bear Blvdbus bus
    11h 17m
    $193–773

Indianapolis to Big Bear Lake by bus

Calendar6Weekly Buses
Duration47h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$301Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,812.6 mi
  • Duration: 9h 19m

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

You can take a bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Alden Rd & Big Bear Blvd via St Louis Bus Station, Indio Bus Station, Indio Blvd at Transportation Cen, San Bernardino Transit Center, and San Bernardino in around 47h 15m.

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