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How to get fromJulian to Big Bear Lakeby shuttle, bus, tram, train, car, or bus (Flixbus)

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There are 5 ways to get from Julian to Big Bear Lake by shuttle, bus, tram, train, car, or bus (Flixbus)

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  1. Shuttle, bus

    best
    1. Take a shuttle bus from Escondido, CA - 796 W Valley PKWY to San Bernardinoshuttle bus Cbx
    2. Take the bus from San Bernardino to Alden Rd & Big Bear Blvdbus bus 5
    8h 14m
    $32–54

  2. Line 891 bus, line 371 bus, tram, train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Washington St & Hwy 78 to Day St & Main Stbus bus 891
    2. Take the bus from Day St & Main St to Escondido Transit Center Stall 15bus bus 371
    3. Take the tram from Escondido Transit Center to Oceanside Transit Centertram tram
    4. Take the train from Oceanside to San Bernardino Depottrain train
    5. Take the bus from Santa Fe Depot / Metrolink - West 3rd St to Alden Rd & Big Bear Blvdbus bus 5
    8h 58m
    $22–44

  3. Drive 135.4 mi

    1. Drive from Julian to Big Bear Lakecar car 135.4 mi
    2h 57m
    $25–36

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Washington St & Hwy 78 to El Cajon Transit Centerbus bus 891
    2. Take the bus from San Diego to San Bernardino Downtown Transit Centerbus bus
    3. Take the bus from San Bernardino to Alden Rd & Big Bear Blvdbus bus 5
    9h 5m
    $26–49

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Washington St & Hwy 78 to El Cajon Transit Centerbus bus 891
    2. Take the train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Oceansidetrain train
    3. Take the train from Oceanside to San Bernardino - Downtowntrain train
    4. Take the bus from San Bernardino to Alden Rd & Big Bear Blvdbus bus 5
    9h 47m
    $32–72

Julian to Big Bear Lake by bus, shuttle, and foot

Calendar1Weekly Services
Duration8h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket$32Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 175.7 mi
  • Duration: 8h 14m

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

You can take a bus from Washington St & Hwy 78 to Alden Rd & Big Bear Blvd via El Cajon Transit Center, San Diego, San Bernardino Downtown Transit Center, and San Bernardino in around 9h 5m.

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