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How to get fromMojave Desert to Big Bear Lakeby car or bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Mojave Desert to Big Bear Lake by car or bus

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  1. Drive, bus

    best
    1. Drive from Mojave Desert to NB Las Vegas after Volunteercar car
    2. Take the bus from Las Vegas Strip to San Bernardino Downtown Transit Centerbus bus
    3. Take the bus from San Bernardino to Alden Rd & Big Bear Blvdbus bus 5
    9h 56m
    $57–93

  2. Drive 156.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Mojave Desert to Big Bear Lakecar car 156.5 mi
    3h 17m
    $29–42

  3. Drive, bus via Enterprise

    1. Drive from Mojave Desert to NB Ft Apache after Blue Diamondcar car
    2. Take the bus from SB Las Vegas at Fashion Show Mall to San Bernardinobus bus
    3. Take the bus from San Bernardino to Alden Rd & Big Bear Blvdbus bus 5
    10h 2m
    $69–81

  4. Drive, bus #2

    1. Drive from Mojave Desert to NB Las Vegas after Volunteercar car
    2. Take the bus from SB Las Vegas at Fashion Show Mall to San Bernardinobus bus
    3. Take the bus from San Bernardino to Alden Rd & Big Bear Blvdbus bus 5
    10h 6m
    $67–78

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Mojave Desert to Big Bear Lake.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 344.2 mi
  • Duration: 9h 56m

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

There is no direct connection from Mojave Desert to Big Bear Lake. However, you can drive to NB Las Vegas after Volunteer, take the line 122 bus to SSTT Exit, walk to Las Vegas, Gilespie Street (South Strip Transit Terminal), take the bus to NB Las Vegas at The Wynn, walk to Las Vegas Strip, take the bus to San Bernardino Downtown Transit Center, walk to San Bernardino, then take the bus to Alden Rd & Big Bear Blvd. Alternatively, you can drive from Mojave Desert to Big Bear Lake in around 3h 17m.

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