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

The cheapest way to get from Placentia to Big Bear Lake is to bus which costs $8 - $18 and takes 5h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Placentia to Big Bear Lake is to drive which takes 1h 38m and costs $15 - $22.

Is there a direct bus between Placentia and Big Bear Lake?

No, there is no direct bus from Placentia to Big Bear Lake. However, there are services departing from Chapman-Bradford and arriving at Alden Rd & Big Bear Blvd via Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 1, Harbor Blvd at Disneyland and San Bernardino. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 20m.

How far is it from Placentia to Big Bear Lake?

The distance between Placentia and Big Bear Lake is 83 miles. The road distance is 83.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Placentia to Big Bear Lake without a car is to train and bus which takes 2h 54m and costs $11 - $21.

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

It takes approximately 2h 54m to get from Placentia to Big Bear Lake, including transfers.

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

Placentia to Big Bear Lake bus services, operated by Riverside Transit Agency, depart from Harbor Blvd at Disneyland station.

Where does the Placentia to Big Bear Lake bus arrive?

Placentia to Big Bear Lake bus services, operated by Riverside Transit Agency, arrive at San Bernardino station.

Can I drive from Placentia to Big Bear Lake?

Yes, the driving distance between Placentia to Big Bear Lake is 83 miles. It takes approximately 1h 38m to drive from Placentia to Big Bear Lake.

Where can I stay near Big Bear Lake?

There are 1525+ hotels available in Big Bear Lake.

Placentia to Big Bear Lake - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Placentia to Big Bear Lake by train, bus, or car

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Anaheim Canyon to San Bernardino Depottrain IE-OC Line
2. Take the bus from Santa Fe Depot / Metrolink - West 3rd St to Alden Rd & Big Bear Blvdbus 5
2h 54m
$12–21
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Harbor Blvd at Disneyland to San Bernardinobus 200
2. Take the bus from San Bernardino to Alden Rd & Big Bear Blvdbus 5
5h 20m
$8–18
Train, bus via Fullerton Amtrak Station
1. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to San Bernardinotrain Southwest Chief
2. Take the bus from Santa Fe Depot / Metrolink - West 3rd St to Alden Rd & Big Bear Blvdbus 5
4h 13m
$19–46
Drive 82.9 mi
1. Drive from Placentia to Big Bear Lakecar 82.9 mi
1h 38m
$16–22

Placentia to Big Bear Lake by train and bus

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2h 54mAverage Duration

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Distance: 82.9 mi
Duration: 2h 54m

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

You can take a bus from Chapman-Bradford to Alden Rd & Big Bear Blvd via Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 5, Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 1, Harbor Blvd at Disneyland, and San Bernardino in around 5h 20m.

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