There are 4 ways to get from Murrieta to Big Bear Lake by bus, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Jefferson + Town Square to Corona Transit Centerbus 206
- Take the train from Corona - North Main to San Bernardino Depottrain
- Take the bus from Santa Fe Depot / Metrolink - West 3rd St to Alden Rd & Big Bear Blvdbus 5
4h 37m$10–23Bus, line 200 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Jefferson + Town Square to Corona Transit Centerbus 206
- Take the bus from Galleria @ Tyler EB to San Bernardinobus 200
- Take the bus from San Bernardino to Alden Rd & Big Bear Blvdbus 5
4h 54m$6–16Drive 79.1 mi
- Drive from Murrieta to Big Bear Lakecar 79.1 mi
1h 47m$15–21Bus, line 22 bus
- Take the bus from Hancock + Rancho Springs Medical Ctr. to Perris Transit Centerbus 61
- Take the bus from Perris Transit Center to Vine St. Mobility Hubbus 22
- Take the bus from San Bernardino to Alden Rd & Big Bear Blvdbus 5
6h 9m$6–17
Murrieta to Big Bear Lake by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Murrieta to Big Bear Lake is to bus and line 200 bus which costs $5 - $17 and takes 4h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Murrieta to Big Bear Lake is to drive which takes 1h 47m and costs $14 - $21.
No, there is no direct bus from Murrieta to Big Bear Lake. However, there are services departing from Jefferson + Town Square and arriving at Alden Rd & Big Bear Blvd via Corona Transit Center, Galleria @ Tyler EB and San Bernardino. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 54m.
The distance between Murrieta and Big Bear Lake is 99 miles. The road distance is 79.5 miles.
The best way to get from Murrieta to Big Bear Lake without a car is to bus and train which takes 4h 37m and costs $10 - $24.
It takes approximately 4h 37m to get from Murrieta to Big Bear Lake, including transfers.
Murrieta to Big Bear Lake bus services, operated by Riverside Transit Agency, depart from Jefferson + Town Square station.
Murrieta to Big Bear Lake bus services, operated by Riverside Transit Agency, arrive at Corona Transit Center station.
Yes, the driving distance between Murrieta to Big Bear Lake is 80 miles. It takes approximately 1h 47m to drive from Murrieta to Big Bear Lake.
There are 1449+ hotels available in Big Bear Lake.
What companies run services between Murrieta, CA, USA and Big Bear Lake, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Jefferson + Town Square to Alden Rd & Big Bear Blvd via Corona Transit Center, Galleria @ Tyler EB, and San Bernardino in around 4h 54m.
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from Corona - North Main to San Bernardino Depot
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $7–11
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
- Phone
- +1 (951) 565-5002
- Website
- Riverside Transit Agency
Bus from Jefferson + Town Square to Corona Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $1–4
- Website
- Riverside Transit Agency
- Children 46" tall and under
- $1–3
- Seniors 60+, Disabled, Medicare
- $1–3
- Adults and children over 46" tall
- $1–4
Bus from Jefferson + Town Square to Corona Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $1–4
- Website
- Riverside Transit Agency
- Children 46" tall and under
- $1–3
- Seniors 60+, Disabled, Medicare
- $1–3
- Adults and children over 46" tall
- $1–4
Bus from Galleria @ Tyler EB to San Bernardino
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- Riverside Transit Agency
- Children 46" tall and under
- $1–2
- Seniors 60+, Disabled, Medicare
- $1–2
- Adults and children over 46" tall
- $1–2
Bus from Hancock + Rancho Springs Medical Ctr. to Perris Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–3
- Website
- Riverside Transit Agency
- Children 46" tall and under
- $1–3
- Seniors 60+, Disabled, Medicare
- $1–3
- Adults and children over 46" tall
- $1–3
Bus from Perris Transit Center to Vine St. Mobility Hub
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–3
- Website
- Riverside Transit Agency
- Children 46" tall and under
- $1–2
- Seniors 60+, Disabled, Medicare
- $1–2
- Adults and children over 46" tall
- $1–3
- Phone
- +1 909-878-5200
- Website
- mountaintransit.org
Bus from Santa Fe Depot / Metrolink - West 3rd St to Alden Rd & Big Bear Blvd
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $3–9
- Website
- https://mountaintransit.org/?referrer=gtfs
Bus from San Bernardino to Alden Rd & Big Bear Blvd
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $3–9
- Website
- https://mountaintransit.org/?referrer=gtfs
Bus from San Bernardino to Alden Rd & Big Bear Blvd
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $3–9
- Website
- https://mountaintransit.org/?referrer=gtfs
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