Rome2Rio

How to get fromSeattle to Big Bear Lakeby plane, car, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, or bus

Find Transport to Big Bear Lake

See all options
QR code to download the Rome2Rio app

Download the Rome2Rio travel app

Scan QR code with your phone to download the app

Download on the App StoreGet it on Google Play

There are 8 ways to get from Seattle 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.

  1. Fly Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Palm Springs International Airport, drive

    best
    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane plane SEA - PSP
    2. Drive from Indio-Palm-Springs-Airport-PSP to Big Bear Lakecar car
    5h 58m
    $87–384

  2. Fly Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Ontario International Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane plane SEA - ONT
    2. Take the bus from Santa Fe Depot / Metrolink - West 3rd St to Alden Rd & Big Bear Blvdbus bus
    8h 4m
    $74–404

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Seattle Bus Station to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Los Angeles Downtown to San Bernardino Downtown Transit Centerbus bus
    4. Take the bus from San Bernardino to Alden Rd & Big Bear Blvdbus bus 5
    30h 40m
    $209–334

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Seattle 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 Alden Rd & Big Bear Blvdbus bus 5
    39h 58m
    $765–1,179

  5. Drive  1,165.1 mi

    1. Drive from Seattle to Big Bear Lakecar car 1,165.1 mi
    21h 47m
    $193–278

  6. Fly Paine Field County Airport to Palm Springs International Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Paine Field County Airport (PAE) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane plane PAE - PSP
    2. Drive from Indio-Palm-Springs-Airport-PSP to Big Bear Lakecar car
    6h 11m
    $181–849

  7. Fly Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport, train, bus

    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane SEA - LAX
    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
    9h 45m
    $152–319

  8. Fly Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County, train, bus

    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane SEA - SNA
    2. Take the train from Santa Ana to San Bernardino Depottrain train
    3. Take the bus from Santa Fe Depot / Metrolink - West 3rd St to Alden Rd & Big Bear Blvdbus bus
    9h 38m
    $147–427

Seattle to Big Bear Lake by bus

Calendar6Weekly Buses
Duration30h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$209Cheapest Price
See schedules

Comparing Your Travel Options

Map of how to get from Seattle to Big Bear Lake.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 1,087.1 mi
  • Duration: 5h 58m

What companies run services between Seattle, WA, USA and Big Bear Lake, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Seattle Bus Station to Alden Rd & Big Bear Blvd via Sacramento Bus Station, Los Angeles Union Station, Los Angeles Downtown, San Bernardino Downtown Transit Center, and San Bernardino in around 30h 40m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around United States

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

Need to know: Greyhound

Read the travel guideNeed to know: Greyhound