There are 3 ways to get from Irvine to Big Bear City by train, taxi, car, or bus
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Train, taxi
best- Take the train from Tustin to San Bernardino Depottrain IE-OC Line
- Take the taxi from San Bernardino Depot to Big Bear Citytaxi
2h 26m$140–173Drive 95.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Irvine to Big Bear Citycar 95.5 mi
1h 53m$18–26Train, bus
- Take the train from Tustin to San Bernardino Depottrain IE-OC Line
- Take the bus from Santa Fe Depot / Metrolink - West 3rd St to Mountain Transit - Fox Farm Rdbus 5
3h 30m$25–37
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Irvine to Big Bear City is to drive which costs $17 - $26 and takes 1h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Irvine to Big Bear City is to drive which takes 1h 53m and costs $17 - $26.
The distance between Irvine and Big Bear City is 99 miles. The road distance is 96 miles.
The best way to get from Irvine to Big Bear City without a car is to train and taxi which takes 2h 26m and costs $140 - $180.
It takes approximately 2h 26m to get from Irvine to Big Bear City, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Irvine to Big Bear City is 96 miles. It takes approximately 1h 53m to drive from Irvine to Big Bear City.
There are 1663+ hotels available in Big Bear City.
What companies run services between Irvine, CA, USA and Big Bear City, CA, USA?
There is no direct connection from Irvine to Big Bear City. However, you can take the train to San Bernardino Depot then take the taxi to Big Bear City. Alternatively, you can drive from Irvine to Big Bear City in around 1h 53m.
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from Tustin to San Bernardino Depot
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $9–14
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
Train from Tustin to San Bernardino Depot
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $9–14
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
- Phone
- +1 909-878-5200
- Website
- mountaintransit.org
Bus from Santa Fe Depot / Metrolink - West 3rd St to Mountain Transit - Fox Farm Rd
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $3–9
- Website
- https://mountaintransit.org/?referrer=gtfs
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Estimated price
- $130–160
San Bernardino Yellow Cab
- Phone
- +1 909 884-1111
- Website
- facebook.com
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