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

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

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    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 Alden Rd & Big Bear Blvdbus bus 5
    6h 16m
    $18–29

  2. Bus, line 61 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Pico Blvd and Flower St to Pomona Transit Centerbus bus 707
    2. Take the bus from Pomona Transit Center to Fontana Metrolink Transit Centerbus bus 61
    3. Take the bus from San Bernardino to Alden Rd & Big Bear Blvdbus bus 5
    7h 58m
    $12–23

  3. Line 33 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from 5th / Santa Monica to Patsaouras Transit Plazabus bus 33
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Bernardino Downtown Transit Centerbus bus
    3. Take the bus from San Bernardino to Alden Rd & Big Bear Blvdbus bus 5
    6h 34m
    $15–28

  4. Drive 124.3 mi

    1. Drive from Malibu to Big Bear Lakecar car 124.3 mi
    2h 27m
    $23–33

Malibu to Big Bear Lake by bus, tram, subway, and train

Calendar6Weekly Services
Duration6h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket$18Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 129.6 mi
  • Duration: 6h 16m

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

You can take a bus from Civic Center / Webb to Alden Rd & Big Bear Blvd via Santa Monica / 4th, 5th / Santa Monica, Los Angeles Union Station, San Bernardino Downtown Transit Center, and San Bernardino in around 6h 34m.

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