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

The cheapest way to get from San Diego to Big Bear Lake is to bus which costs $19 - $40 and takes 5h 57m.

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

The fastest way to get from San Diego to Big Bear Lake is to drive which takes 2h 49m and costs $25 - $40.

Is there a direct bus between San Diego and Big Bear Lake?

No, there is no direct bus from San Diego to Big Bear Lake. However, there are services departing from San Diego and arriving at Alden Rd & Big Bear Blvd via San Bernardino. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 57m.

How far is it from San Diego to Big Bear Lake?

The distance between San Diego and Big Bear Lake is 158 miles. The road distance is 141.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from San Diego to Big Bear Lake without a car is to bus which takes 5h 57m and costs $19 - $40.

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

It takes approximately 5h 57m to get from San Diego to Big Bear Lake, including transfers.

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

San Diego to Big Bear Lake bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from San Diego station.

Where does the San Diego to Big Bear Lake bus arrive?

San Diego to Big Bear Lake bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at San Bernardino Downtown Transit Center station.

Can I drive from San Diego to Big Bear Lake?

Yes, the driving distance between San Diego to Big Bear Lake is 141 miles. It takes approximately 2h 49m to drive from San Diego to Big Bear Lake.

Where can I stay near Big Bear Lake?

There are 1450+ hotels available in Big Bear Lake.

San Diego to Big Bear Lake - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 3 ways to get from San Diego to Big Bear Lake by bus (Flixbus), train, bus, or car

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Bus
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1. Take the bus from San Diego to San Bernardino Downtown Transit Centerbus FlixBus 2015 / ...
2. Take the bus from San Bernardino to Alden Rd & Big Bear Blvdbus 5
5h 57m
$20–36
Train, bus
1. Take the train from San Diego to Oceansidetrain
2. Take the train from Oceanside to San Bernardino Depottrain
3. Take the bus from Santa Fe Depot / Metrolink - West 3rd St to Alden Rd & Big Bear Blvdbus 5
6h 8m
$29–53
Drive 140.6 mi
1. Drive from San Diego to Big Bear Lakecar 140.6 mi
2h 49m
$26–38

San Diego to Big Bear Lake by tram and bus

6Weekly Services

5h 57mAverage Duration

$20Cheapest Price

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Distance: 157.2 mi
Duration: 5h 57m

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

You can take a vehicle from County Center/Little Italy Station to Alden Rd & Big Bear Blvd via Old Town Station, San Diego, San Bernardino Downtown Transit Center, and San Bernardino in around 5h 57m.

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