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How to get fromMadera to Big Bear Lakeby bus, train, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Madera to Big Bear Lake by bus, train, or car

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  1. Bus, train

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    1. Take the bus from Madera Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    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 5
    10h 20m
    $50–94

  2. Drive 309.7 mi

    1. Drive from Madera to Big Bear Lakecar car 309.7 mi
    5h 29m
    $57–82

  3. Bus, train via Fresno

    1. Take the bus from Fresno Bus Station to Los Angeles Downtownbus bus
    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 5
    10h 35m
    $51–95

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Madera to East Los Angelesbus bus
    2. Take the bus from East Los Angeles to San Bernardinobus bus La
    3. Take the bus from San Bernardino to Alden Rd & Big Bear Blvdbus bus 5
    11h 1m

Madera to Big Bear Lake by bus and train

Calendar6Weekly Services
Duration10h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$50Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 343 mi
  • Duration: 10h 20m

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

You can take a bus from Madera to Alden Rd & Big Bear Blvd via East Los Angeles, San Bernardino, and San Bernardino in around 11h 1m.

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