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How to get fromOceanside to Big Bear Cityby train, taxi, car, or bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Oceanside to Big Bear City by train, taxi, car, or bus

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  1. Train, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from Oceanside to San Bernardino Depottrain train IE-OC Line
    2. Take the taxi from San Bernardino Depot to Big Bear Citytaxi taxi
    3h 25m
    $143–178

  2. Drive 116.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Oceanside to Big Bear Citycar car 116.7 mi
    2h 30m
    $22–31

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Oceanside to San Bernardino Depottrain train IE-OC Line
    2. Take the bus from Santa Fe Depot / Metrolink - West 3rd St to Mountain Transit - Fox Farm Rdbus bus 5
    4h 29m
    $28–42

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  • Distance: 145.1 mi
  • Duration: 3h 25m

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

There is no direct connection from Oceanside to Big Bear City. However, you can take the train to San Bernardino Depot then take the taxi to Big Bear City. Alternatively, you can drive from Oceanside to Big Bear City in around 2h 30m.

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