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

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There are 6 ways to get from Kansas City to Big Bear Lake by plane, car, bus, or train

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  1. Fly to Palm Springs International Airport, drive

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    1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane plane MCI - PSP
    2. Drive from Indio-Palm-Springs-Airport-PSP to Big Bear Lakecar car
    8h 19m
    $155–673

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas City to El Pasobus bus
    2. Take the bus from El Paso to Fontana Metrolink Transit Centerbus bus
    3. Take the bus from San Bernardino to Alden Rd & Big Bear Blvdbus bus 5
    34h 32m
    $273–345

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Kansas City to San Bernardinotrain train Southwest Chief
    2. Take the bus from Santa Fe Depot / Metrolink - West 3rd St to Alden Rd & Big Bear Blvdbus bus 5
    35h 21m
    $553–1,142

  4. Drive 1,508.6 mi

    1. Drive from Kansas City to Big Bear Lakecar car 1,508.6 mi
    25h 41m
    $276–398

  5. Fly to Ontario International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane plane MCI - ONT
    2. Take the bus from Santa Fe Depot / Metrolink - West 3rd St to Alden Rd & Big Bear Blvdbus bus
    10h 27m
    $171–721

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

    1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane MCI - 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
    10h 39m
    $229–636

Kansas City to Big Bear Lake by bus

Calendar6Weekly Buses
Duration34h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket$273Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,371 mi
  • Duration: 8h 19m

What companies run services between Kansas City, MO, USA and Big Bear Lake, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas City to Alden Rd & Big Bear Blvd via El Paso, Fontana Metrolink Transit Center, San Bernardino Transit Center, and San Bernardino in around 34h 32m.

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