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How to get fromSanta Monica Pier to Big Bear Lakeby bus (Flixbus), car, bus, or train

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There are 3 ways to get from Santa Monica Pier to Big Bear Lake by bus (Flixbus), car, bus, or train

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  1. Line 33 bus, bus

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    1. Take the bus from 2nd / Broadway to Cesar E Chavez / Vignesbus bus 33
    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 46m
    $13–26

  2. Drive 112.1 mi

    1. Drive from Santa Monica Pier to Big Bear Lakecar car 112.1 mi
    2h 8m
    $21–30

  3. Line 33 bus, train, bus

    1. Take the bus from 2nd / Broadway to Patsaouras Transit Plazabus bus 33
    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
    6h 3m
    $14–25

Santa Monica Pier to Big Bear Lake by bus

Calendar6Weekly Buses
Duration5h 46mAverage Duration
Ticket$13Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 123.1 mi
  • Duration: 5h 46m

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

You can take a bus from 2nd / Broadway to Alden Rd & Big Bear Blvd via Los Angeles Downtown, San Bernardino Downtown Transit Center, and San Bernardino in around 5h 46m.

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