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How to get fromOttawa to Big Bear Lakeby plane, car, bus, or train

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There are 7 ways to get from Ottawa to Big Bear Lake by plane, car, bus, or train

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  1. Fly Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Palm Springs International Airport, drive

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    1. Fly from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane plane YOW - PSP
    2. Drive from Indio-Palm-Springs-Airport-PSP to Big Bear Lakecar car
    12h 6m
    $178–676

  2. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Ottawa to Syracuse Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Syracuse Regional Transportation Center to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to San Bernardinotrain train
    4. Take the bus from Santa Fe Depot / Metrolink - West 3rd St to Alden Rd & Big Bear Blvdbus bus 5
    2d 14h
    $893–1,999

  3. Drive 2,692.3 mi

    1. Drive from Ottawa to Big Bear Lakecar car 2,692.3 mi
    44h 12m
    $617–890

  4. Fly Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Ontario International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane plane YOW - ONT
    2. Take the bus from Santa Fe Depot / Metrolink - West 3rd St to Alden Rd & Big Bear Blvdbus bus
    14h 15m
    $194–774

  5. Fly Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport, train, bus

    1. Fly from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane YOW - LAX
    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
    15h 17m
    $382–939

  6. Train to Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport, fly to Los Angeles International Airport, train, bus

    1. Take the train from Ottawa to Dorvaltrain train
    2. Fly from Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane YUL - LAX
    3. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to San Bernardino Depottrain train
    4. Take the bus from Santa Fe Depot / Metrolink - West 3rd St to Alden Rd & Big Bear Blvdbus bus
    15h 10m
    $308–1,294

  7. Bus, train via Detroit

    1. Take the bus from Ottawa to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to San Bernardinotrain train
    4. Take the bus from Santa Fe Depot / Metrolink - West 3rd St to Alden Rd & Big Bear Blvdbus bus 5
    2d 16h
    $775–1,729

Ottawa to Big Bear Lake by bus and train

Calendar5Weekly Services
Duration2d 14hAverage Duration
Ticket$893Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,377.5 mi
  • Duration: 12h 6m

What companies run services between Ottawa, ON, Canada and Big Bear Lake, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Ottawa to Big Bear Lake. However, you can take the line 105 bus to Airport / Aéroport, walk to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) airport, fly to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP), then drive to Big Bear Lake. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ottawa to Alden Rd & Big Bear Blvd via Syracuse Bus Station, Syracuse Regional Transportation Center, Chicago Union Station, San Bernardino, and Santa Fe Depot / Metrolink - West 3rd St in around 2d 14h.

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