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

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There are 3 ways to get from Ojai to Big Bear Lake by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Ventura - East to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    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
    6h 45m
    $110–140

  2. Drive 169 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Ojai to Big Bear Lakecar car 169 mi
    3h 16m
    $31–45

  3. Train, bus via Oxnard

    1. Take the train from Oxnard to Los Angelestrain train
    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
    9h 35m
    $34–70

Ojai to Big Bear Lake by bus, train, and foot

Calendar6Weekly Services
Duration9h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$34Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 188.6 mi
  • Duration: 6h 45m

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

There is no direct connection from Ojai to Big Bear Lake. However, you can take the taxi to Ventura - East, take the train to L.A. Union Station, take the train to San Bernardino Depot, walk to Santa Fe Depot / Metrolink - West 3rd St, then take the bus to Alden Rd & Big Bear Blvd. Alternatively, you can drive from Ojai to Big Bear Lake in around 3h 16m.

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