What is the cheapest way to get from Paso Robles to Big Bear Lake?

The cheapest way to get from Paso Robles to Big Bear Lake is to drive which costs $50 - $80 and takes 5h 16m.

What is the fastest way to get from Paso Robles to Big Bear Lake?

The fastest way to get from Paso Robles to Big Bear Lake is to drive which takes 5h 16m and costs $50 - $80.

Is there a direct bus between Paso Robles and Big Bear Lake?

No, there is no direct bus from Paso Robles station to Big Bear Lake. However, there are services departing from Paso Robles Amtrak Station and arriving at Alden Rd & Big Bear Blvd via Santa Barbara Bus Stop, Los Angeles Union Station and San Bernardino. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 5m.

How far is it from Paso Robles to Big Bear Lake?

The distance between Paso Robles and Big Bear Lake is 342 miles. The road distance is 290.4 miles.

How do I travel from Paso Robles to Big Bear Lake without a car?

The best way to get from Paso Robles to Big Bear Lake without a car is to bus which takes 11h 5m and costs $75 - $120.

How long does it take to get from Paso Robles to Big Bear Lake?

It takes approximately 11h 5m to get from Paso Robles to Big Bear Lake, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Paso Robles to Big Bear Lake bus from?

Paso Robles to Big Bear Lake bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Paso Robles Amtrak Station.

Where does the Paso Robles to Big Bear Lake bus arrive?

Paso Robles to Big Bear Lake bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Santa Barbara station.

Can I drive from Paso Robles to Big Bear Lake?

Yes, the driving distance between Paso Robles to Big Bear Lake is 290 miles. It takes approximately 5h 16m to drive from Paso Robles to Big Bear Lake.

Where can I stay near Big Bear Lake?

There are 1525+ hotels available in Big Bear Lake.

Paso Robles to Big Bear Lake - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 3 ways to get from Paso Robles to Big Bear Lake by bus (Amtrak, Flixbus), train, bus, or car

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best
1. Take the bus from Paso Robles Amtrak Station to Santa Barbarabus
2. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Bernardino Downtown Transit Centerbus
4. Take the bus from San Bernardino to Alden Rd & Big Bear Blvdbus 5
11h 5m
$75–116
Drive 288.7 mi
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1. Drive from Paso Robles to Big Bear Lakecar 288.7 mi
5h 16m
$53–77
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Paso Robles Amtrak Station to Los Angelestrain
2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to San Bernardino Depottrain
3. Take the bus from Santa Fe Depot / Metrolink - West 3rd St to Alden Rd & Big Bear Blvdbus 5
11h 48m
$94–192

Paso Robles to Big Bear Lake by bus

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11h 5mAverage Duration

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Distance: 340.1 mi
Duration: 11h 5m

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

You can take a bus from Paso Robles Amtrak Station to Alden Rd & Big Bear Blvd via Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara Bus Stop, Los Angeles Union Station, San Bernardino Downtown Transit Center, and San Bernardino in around 11h 5m.

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