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How to get fromLa Jolla to Big Bear Lakeby bus (Flixbus), train, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from La Jolla to Big Bear Lake by bus (Flixbus), train, bus, or car

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from San Diego to San Bernardino Downtown Transit Centerbus bus FlixBus 2015 / ...
    2. Take the bus from San Bernardino to Alden Rd & Big Bear Blvdbus bus 5
    6h 17m
    $22–41

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Gilman Dr & Myers Dr to Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8bus bus 101
    2. Take the train from Oceanside to San Bernardino - Downtowntrain train
    3. Take the bus from San Bernardino to Alden Rd & Big Bear Blvdbus bus 5
    7h 53m
    $20–37

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Oceansidetrain train
    2. Take the train from Oceanside to San Bernardino Depottrain train
    3. Take the bus from Santa Fe Depot / Metrolink - West 3rd St to Alden Rd & Big Bear Blvdbus bus 5
    7h 30m
    $30–57

  4. Drive 137.9 mi

    1. Drive from La Jolla to Big Bear Lakecar car 137.9 mi
    2h 50m
    $26–37

La Jolla to Big Bear Lake by bus and tram

Calendar6Weekly Services
Duration6h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket$22Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from La Jolla to Big Bear Lake.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 151.4 mi
  • Duration: 6h 17m

What companies run services between La Jolla, San Diego County, CA, USA and Big Bear Lake, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Silverado St & Herschel Av to Alden Rd & Big Bear Blvd via UTC Transit Center, UTC Station, UCSD Health La Jolla Station, San Diego, San Bernardino Downtown Transit Center, and San Bernardino in around 6h 17m.

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