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How to get fromSanta Barbara to Big Bear Cityby train, taxi, bus (Flixbus), car, plane, or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Santa Barbara to Big Bear City by train, taxi, bus (Flixbus), car, plane, or bus

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  1. Train, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to San Bernardino - Downtowntrain train
    3. Take the taxi from San Bernardino - Downtown to Big Bear Citytaxi taxi
    6h 44m
    $172–241

  2. Drive 190.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Santa Barbara to Big Bear Citycar car 190.3 mi
    3h 30m
    $35–51

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Bernardino Downtown Transit Centerbus bus
    3. Take the bus from San Bernardino to Mountain Transit - Fox Farm Rdbus bus 5
    6h 45m
    $39–66

  4. Fly, drive

    1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane plane SBA - PSP
    2. Drive from Indio-Palm-Springs-Airport-PSP to Big Bear Citycar car
    7h 38m
    $42–215

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to San Bernardino Depottrain train
    3. Take the bus from Santa Fe Depot / Metrolink - West 3rd St to Mountain Transit - Fox Farm Rdbus bus 5
    7h 43m
    $57–105

Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) flights

Calendar69Weekly Planes
Duration5h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket$27Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 204.8 mi
  • Duration: 6h 44m

What companies run services between Santa Barbara, CA, USA and Big Bear City, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Big Bear City via Los Angeles Union Station, San Bernardino Downtown Transit Center, San Bernardino, and Mountain Transit - Fox Farm Rd in around 6h 45m.

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