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How to get fromLos Angeles to Big Bear Cityby train, taxi, bus (Flixbus), car, or bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Los Angeles to Big Bear City by train, taxi, bus (Flixbus), car, or bus

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  1. Train, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to San Bernardino - Downtowntrain train SB Line
    2. Take the taxi from San Bernardino - Downtown to Big Bear Citytaxi taxi
    2h 54m
    $140–173

  2. Drive 100.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Los Angeles to Big Bear Citycar car 100.9 mi
    1h 58m
    $19–27

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Bernardino Downtown Transit Centerbus bus FlixBus 2030
    2. Take the bus from San Bernardino to Mountain Transit - Fox Farm Rdbus bus 5
    3h 20m
    $24–40

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to San Bernardino Depottrain train SB Line
    2. Take the bus from Santa Fe Depot / Metrolink - West 3rd St to Mountain Transit - Fox Farm Rdbus bus 5
    3h 53m
    $25–37

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  • Distance: 101.7 mi
  • Duration: 2h 54m

What companies run services between Los Angeles, CA, USA and Big Bear City, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Big Bear City via San Bernardino Downtown Transit Center, San Bernardino, and Mountain Transit - Fox Farm Rd in around 3h 20m.

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