What is the cheapest way to get from Santa Rosa to Big Bear Lake?

The cheapest way to get from Santa Rosa to Big Bear Lake is to bus which costs $80 - $160 and takes 16h 12m.

What is the fastest way to get from Santa Rosa to Big Bear Lake?

The fastest way to get from Santa Rosa to Big Bear Lake is to fly and drive which takes 4h 37m and costs $140 - $700.

Is there a direct bus between Santa Rosa and Big Bear Lake?

No, there is no direct bus from Santa Rosa to Big Bear Lake. However, there are services departing from Santa Rosa Transit Mall and arriving at Alden Rd & Big Bear Blvd via San Francisco Bus Station, Los Angeles Union Station and San Bernardino. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 12m.

How far is it from Santa Rosa to Big Bear Lake?

The distance between Santa Rosa and Big Bear Lake is 575 miles. The road distance is 510.5 miles.

How do I travel from Santa Rosa to Big Bear Lake without a car?

The best way to get from Santa Rosa to Big Bear Lake without a car is to bus which takes 16h 12m and costs $80 - $160.

How long does it take to get from Santa Rosa to Big Bear Lake?

It takes approximately 4h 37m to get from Santa Rosa to Big Bear Lake, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Santa Rosa to Big Bear Lake bus from?

Santa Rosa to Big Bear Lake bus services, operated by Golden Gate Transit, depart from Santa Rosa Transit Mall station.

Where does the Santa Rosa to Big Bear Lake bus arrive?

Santa Rosa to Big Bear Lake bus services, operated by Golden Gate Transit, arrive at 1st St & Mission St station.

Can I drive from Santa Rosa to Big Bear Lake?

Yes, the driving distance between Santa Rosa to Big Bear Lake is 510 miles. It takes approximately 8h 52m to drive from Santa Rosa to Big Bear Lake.

Where can I stay near Big Bear Lake?

There are 1655+ hotels available in Big Bear Lake.

Santa Rosa to Big Bear Lake - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, car, and bus

There are 8 ways to get from Santa Rosa to Big Bear Lake by plane, car, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, or bus

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly Sonoma County Airport to Palm Springs International Airport, drive
best
1. Fly from Sonoma County Airport (STS) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane STS - PSP
2. Drive from Indio-Palm-Springs-Airport-PSP to Big Bear Lakecar
4h 37m
$141–678
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Santa Rosa Transit Mall to 1st St & Mission Stbus 172
2. Take the bus from San Francisco Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Bernardino Downtown Transit Centerbus
4. Take the bus from San Bernardino to Alden Rd & Big Bear Blvdbus 5
16h 12m
$81–158
Train, bus
1. Take the train from SMART Santa Rosa Downtown to SMART San Rafaeltrain
2. Take the train from Emeryville to Los Angelestrain
3. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to San Bernardino Depottrain
4. Take the bus from Santa Fe Depot / Metrolink - West 3rd St to Alden Rd & Big Bear Blvdbus 5
20h 26m
$196–382
Drive 507.5 mi
1. Drive from Santa Rosa to Big Bear Lakecar 507.5 mi
8h 52m
$93–134
Fly Sonoma County Airport to Ontario International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Sonoma County Airport (STS) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane STS - ONT
2. Take the bus from Santa Fe Depot / Metrolink - West 3rd St to Alden Rd & Big Bear Blvdbus
6h 29m
$122–396
Fly Sonoma County Airport to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, train, bus
1. Fly from Sonoma County Airport (STS) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane STS - BUR
2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to San Bernardino Depottrain
3. Take the bus from Santa Fe Depot / Metrolink - West 3rd St to Alden Rd & Big Bear Blvdbus
8h 48m
$134–308
Train, bus to Oakland International Airport, fly to Ontario International Airport, bus
1. Take the train from SMART Santa Rosa Downtown to SMART San Rafaeltrain
2. Take the bus from San Rafael to Oakland International Airportbus
3. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane OAK - ONT
4. Take the bus from Santa Fe Depot / Metrolink - West 3rd St to Alden Rd & Big Bear Blvdbus
9h 8m
$277–832
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Santa Rosa Transit Mall to 4th St & Folsom Stbus 172
2. Take the bus from San Francisco to Los Angeles Union Stationbus
3. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to San Bernardino Depottrain
4. Take the bus from Santa Fe Depot / Metrolink - West 3rd St to Alden Rd & Big Bear Blvdbus 5
16h 37m
$84–149

Santa Rosa to Big Bear Lake by bus

6Weekly Buses

16h 12mAverage Duration

$81Cheapest Price

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Distance: 571.4 mi
Duration: 4h 37m

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

You can take a bus from Santa Rosa Transit Mall to Alden Rd & Big Bear Blvd via 1st St & Mission St, San Francisco Bus Station, Los Angeles Union Station, San Bernardino Downtown Transit Center, and San Bernardino in around 16h 12m.

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