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How to get fromSix Flags Magic Mountain to Big Bear Lakeby train, bus, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Six Flags Magic Mountain to Big Bear Lake by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train, bus

    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 17m
    $40–60

  2. Drive 123.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Six Flags Magic Mountain to Big Bear Lakecar car 123.6 mi
    2h 18m
    $23–33

  3. Train, bus via Santa Clarita

    1. Take the train from Santa Clarita 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 39m
    $33–48

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  • Distance: 136.4 mi
  • Duration: 5h 17m

What companies run services between Six Flags Magic Mountain, CA, USA and Big Bear Lake, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Six Flags Magic Mountain to Big Bear Lake. However, you can take the taxi to Newhall, 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 vehicle from Six Flags Magic Mountain to Alden Rd & Big Bear Blvd via Santa Clarita, L.A. Union Station, San Bernardino Depot, and Santa Fe Depot / Metrolink - West 3rd St in around 5h 39m.

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