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How to get fromSanta Clarita to Big Bear Lakeby train, bus, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Santa Clarita to Big Bear Lake by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train, bus via San Bernardino

    best
    1. Take the train from Newhall to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Downtown to San Bernardino Downtown Transit Centerbus bus
    3. Take the bus from San Bernardino to Alden Rd & Big Bear Blvdbus bus 5
    5h 7m
    $19–35

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Newhall to L.A. Union Stationtrain 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 Alden Rd & Big Bear Blvdbus bus 5
    5h 22m
    $15–26

  3. Drive 120 mi

    1. Drive from Santa Clarita to Big Bear Lakecar car 120 mi
    2h 17m
    $22–32

Santa Clarita to Big Bear Lake by train and bus

Calendar6Weekly Services
Duration5h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket$19Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 130.3 mi
  • Duration: 5h 7m

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

There is no direct connection from Santa Clarita to Big Bear Lake. However, you can take the train to L.A. Union Station, walk to Los Angeles Downtown, take the bus to San Bernardino Downtown Transit Center, walk to San Bernardino, then take the bus to Alden Rd & Big Bear Blvd. Alternatively, you can take a train from Newhall to Alden Rd & Big Bear Blvd via L.A. Union Station, San Bernardino Depot, and Santa Fe Depot / Metrolink - West 3rd St in around 5h 22m.

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