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How to get fromSan Gabriel to Big Bear Lakeby tram, train, bus, bus (Flixbus), or car

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There are 4 ways to get from San Gabriel to Big Bear Lake by tram, train, bus, bus (Flixbus), or car

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  1. Tram, train, bus

    best
    1. Take the tram from Sierra Madre Villa Station to Pomona North Stationtram tram
    2. Take the train from Pomona - North to San Bernardino Depottrain train
    3. Take the bus from Santa Fe Depot / Metrolink - West 3rd St to Alden Rd & Big Bear Blvdbus bus 5
    4h 29m
    $14–24

  2. Line 492 bus, line 66 bus, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Live Oak Ave and Santa Anita Ave E to Montclair Transit Centerbus bus 492
    2. Take the bus from Montclair Transit Center to Fontana Metrolink Transit Centerbus bus 66
    3. Take the bus from San Bernardino to Alden Rd & Big Bear Blvdbus bus 5
    6h 23m
    $10–21

  3. Line 78 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from Las Tunas / Santa Anita to Cesar E Chavez / Vignesbus bus 78
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Bernardino Downtown Transit Centerbus bus
    3. Take the bus from San Bernardino to Alden Rd & Big Bear Blvdbus bus 5
    4h 48m
    $14–26

  4. Drive 86.4 mi

    1. Drive from San Gabriel to Big Bear Lakecar car 86.4 mi
    1h 45m
    $16–23

San Gabriel to Big Bear Lake by bus, tram, and train

Calendar6Weekly Services
Duration4h 29mAverage Duration
Ticket$14Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 92.5 mi
  • Duration: 4h 29m

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

You can take a bus from Las Tunas / Santa Anita to Alden Rd & Big Bear Blvd via Cesar E Chavez / Vignes, Los Angeles Union Station, San Bernardino Downtown Transit Center, and San Bernardino in around 4h 48m.

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