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

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There are 4 ways to get from Santa Monica 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 Downtown Santa Monica Station to 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Linestram tram
    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 27m
    $16–27

  2. Line 4 bus, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Santa Monica / Lincoln to Hill / 5thbus bus 4
    2. Take the bus from 5th / Hill to Disneyland Employee's Entrancebus bus 460
    3. Take the bus from Harbor Blvd at Disneyland to San Bernardinobus bus 200
    4. Take the bus from San Bernardino to Alden Rd & Big Bear Blvdbus bus 5
    8h 31m
    $7–18

  3. Line 33 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from 2nd / Broadway to Patsaouras Transit Plazabus bus 33
    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
    5h 38m
    $14–26

  4. Drive 111.9 mi

    1. Drive from Santa Monica to Big Bear Lakecar car 111.9 mi
    2h 8m
    $21–30

Santa Monica to Big Bear Lake by tram, subway, train, and bus

Calendar6Weekly Services
Duration5h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket$16Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 114.1 mi
  • Duration: 5h 27m

What companies run services between Santa Monica, 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 Union Station, San Bernardino Downtown Transit Center, and San Bernardino in around 5h 38m.

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