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How to get fromLa Quinta to Big Bear Lakeby bus or car

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There are 4 ways to get from La Quinta to Big Bear Lake by bus or car

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Indio, CA to San Bernardino, CAbus bus El Paso
    2. Take the bus from San Bernardino to Alden Rd & Big Bear Blvdbus bus 5
    3h 28m
    $59–89

  2. Drive 104 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from La Quinta to Big Bear Lakecar car 104 mi
    1h 58m
    $19–28

  3. Bus via Indio Blvd at Transportation Cen

    1. Take the bus from Indio Blvd at Transportation Cen to San Bernardino Transit Centerbus bus 10
    2. Take the bus from San Bernardino to Alden Rd & Big Bear Blvdbus bus 5
    4h 38m
    $38–50

  4. Bus via San Bernardino

    1. Take the bus from Indio to Bloomingtonbus bus Nogales / ...
    2. Take the bus from San Bernardino to Alden Rd & Big Bear Blvdbus bus 5
    4h 55m
    $71–108

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Map of how to get from La Quinta to Big Bear Lake.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 124.8 mi
  • Duration: 3h 28m

What companies run services between La Quinta, Riverside County, CA, USA and Big Bear Lake, CA, USA?

You can take a vehicle from La Quinta to Alden Rd & Big Bear Blvd via Indio, CA, San Bernardino, CA, and San Bernardino in around 3h 28m.

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