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

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

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  1. Train, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from Palmdale Station to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to San Bernardino - Downtowntrain train
    3. Take the taxi from San Bernardino - Downtown to Big Bear Citytaxi taxi
    5h 46m
    $150–189

  2. Drive 92.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Palmdale to Big Bear Citycar car 92.7 mi
    2h 1m
    $17–25

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Palmdale Station 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 Mountain Transit - Fox Farm Rdbus bus 5
    6h 46m
    $30–45

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  • Distance: 170.8 mi
  • Duration: 5h 46m

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

There is no direct connection from Palmdale to Big Bear City. However, you can take the train to L.A. Union Station, take the train to San Bernardino - Downtown, then take the taxi to Big Bear City. Alternatively, you can drive from Palmdale to Big Bear City in around 2h 1m.

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