Rome2Rio

How to get fromPhoenix to Big Bear Lakeby plane, car, bus (Flixbus), or bus

Find Transport to Big Bear Lake

See all options

There are 6 ways to get from Phoenix to Big Bear Lake by plane, car, bus (Flixbus), or bus

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Fly to Palm Springs International Airport, drive

    best
    1. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane plane PHX - PSP
    2. Drive from Indio-Palm-Springs-Airport-PSP to Big Bear Lakecar car
    3h 48m
    $235–573

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Phoenix Bus Station to San Bernardino Downtown Transit Centerbus bus FlixBus 2054
    2. Take the bus from San Bernardino to Alden Rd & Big Bear Blvdbus bus 5
    7h 50m
    $56–95

  3. Drive 347.1 mi

    1. Drive from Phoenix to Big Bear Lakecar car 347.1 mi
    5h 42m
    $64–92

  4. Fly to Ontario International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane plane PHX - ONT
    2. Take the bus from Santa Fe Depot / Metrolink - West 3rd St to Alden Rd & Big Bear Blvdbus bus
    6h 1m
    $151–331

  5. Bus via Fontana

    1. Take the bus from 2707 W McDowell Rd - Phoenix to Fontana Metrolink Transit Centerbus bus El Paso
    2. Take the bus from San Bernardino to Alden Rd & Big Bear Blvdbus bus 5
    7h 57m
    $77–101

  6. Bus via Indio

    1. Take the bus from Phoenix to Indiobus bus
    2. Take the bus from Indio, CA to San Bernardino, CAbus bus
    3. Take the bus from San Bernardino to Alden Rd & Big Bear Blvdbus bus 5
    8h
    $57–94

Phoenix to Big Bear Lake by bus

Calendar1Weekly Buses
Duration7h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket$56Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Phoenix to Big Bear Lake.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 347.6 mi
  • Duration: 3h 48m

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

You can take a bus from Phoenix Bus Station to Alden Rd & Big Bear Blvd via San Bernardino Downtown Transit Center and San Bernardino in around 7h 50m.

Airlines
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around United States

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides