What is the cheapest way to get from Long Beach to Big Bear Lake?

The cheapest way to get from Long Beach to Big Bear Lake is to bus which costs $7 - $18 and takes 6h 4m.

What is the fastest way to get from Long Beach to Big Bear Lake?

The fastest way to get from Long Beach to Big Bear Lake is to drive which takes 2h 5m and costs $19 - $28.

Is there a direct bus between Long Beach and Big Bear Lake?

No, there is no direct bus from Long Beach to Big Bear Lake. However, there are services departing from Long Beach Blvd & 3rd SE and arriving at Alden Rd & Big Bear Blvd via 7Th-Channel, Katella + Harbor and San Bernardino. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 4m.

How far is it from Long Beach to Big Bear Lake?

The distance between Long Beach and Big Bear Lake is 125 miles. The road distance is 106.5 miles.

How do I travel from Long Beach to Big Bear Lake without a car?

The best way to get from Long Beach to Big Bear Lake without a car is to tram and train and bus which takes 5h 41m and costs $11 - $22.

How long does it take to get from Long Beach to Big Bear Lake?

It takes approximately 5h 41m to get from Long Beach to Big Bear Lake, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Long Beach to Big Bear Lake bus from?

Long Beach to Big Bear Lake bus services, operated by Riverside Transit Agency, depart from Katella + Harbor station.

Where does the Long Beach to Big Bear Lake bus arrive?

Long Beach to Big Bear Lake bus services, operated by Riverside Transit Agency, arrive at San Bernardino station.

Can I drive from Long Beach to Big Bear Lake?

Yes, the driving distance between Long Beach to Big Bear Lake is 107 miles. It takes approximately 2h 5m to drive from Long Beach to Big Bear Lake.

Where can I stay near Big Bear Lake?

There are 1704+ hotels available in Big Bear Lake.

Long Beach to Big Bear Lake - 3 ways to travel via train, tram, bus, and car

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There are 3 ways to get from Long Beach to Big Bear Lake by tram, train, bus, or car

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Tram, train, bus
best
1. Take the tram from Downtown Long Beach Station to Pomona North Stationtram
2. Take the train from Pomona - North to San Bernardino Depottrain
3. Take the bus from Santa Fe Depot / Metrolink - West 3rd St to Alden Rd & Big Bear Blvdbus 5
5h 41m
$12–22
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Katella + Harbor to San Bernardinobus 200
2. Take the bus from San Bernardino to Alden Rd & Big Bear Blvdbus 5
6h 4m
$7–17
Drive 105.9 mi
1. Drive from Long Beach to Big Bear Lakecar 105.9 mi
2h 5m
$20–28

Long Beach to Big Bear Lake by tram, train, and bus

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5h 41mAverage Duration

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Distance: 124.3 mi
Duration: 5h 41m

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

You can take a bus from Long Beach Blvd & 3rd SE to Alden Rd & Big Bear Blvd via 7th & Channel SE, 7Th-Channel, Katella + Harbor, and San Bernardino in around 6h 4m.

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