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How to get fromTruckee to Big Bear Lakeby bus, train, car, or plane

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There are 10 ways to get from Truckee to Big Bear Lake by bus, train, car, or plane

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Truckee to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to San Bernardino Depottrain train
    4. Take the bus from Santa Fe Depot / Metrolink - West 3rd St to Alden Rd & Big Bear Blvdbus bus 5
    15h 25m
    $82–172

  2. Bus to Reno/Tahoe International Airport, fly to Long Beach Airport, train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Truckee to Reno Amtrakbus bus
    2. Fly from Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to Long Beach Airport (LGB)plane plane RNO - LGB
    3. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to San Bernardino Depottrain train
    4. Take the bus from Santa Fe Depot / Metrolink - West 3rd St to Alden Rd & Big Bear Blvdbus bus
    11h 7m
    $55–233

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Truckee Amtrak Station to Sacramentotrain train
    2. Take the train from Sacramento to Los Angelestrain train
    3. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to San Bernardino Depottrain train
    4. Take the bus from Santa Fe Depot / Metrolink - West 3rd St to Alden Rd & Big Bear Blvdbus bus 5
    24h 29m
    $219–469

  4. Drive 470.7 mi

    1. Drive from Truckee to Big Bear Lakecar car 470.7 mi
    9h 5m
    $86–125

  5. Bus to Reno/Tahoe International Airport, fly to Los Angeles International Airport, train, bus

    1. Take the bus from Truckee to Reno Amtrakbus bus
    2. Fly from Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane RNO - LAX
    3. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to San Bernardino Depottrain train
    4. Take the bus from Santa Fe Depot / Metrolink - West 3rd St to Alden Rd & Big Bear Blvdbus bus
    9h 40m
    $336–700

  6. Bus, train via Bishop

    1. Take the bus from Truckee to Sparks Transit Centerbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Reno - RTC Centennial Plaza Bay "O" - 1421 Victorian Avenue, Sparks, NV 89431 to Bishop - Vons/Kmart, 1200 N. Main Streetbus bus 395
    3. Take the bus from Bishop - Vons/Kmart, 1200 N. Main Street to Lancaster - Metrolink Station, 44812 Sierra Highwaybus bus 395
    4. Take the train from Lancaster to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    5. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to San Bernardino Depottrain train
    6. Take the bus from Santa Fe Depot / Metrolink - West 3rd St to Alden Rd & Big Bear Blvdbus bus 5
    19h 31m
    $93–151

  7. Bus to Sacramento International Airport, fly to Ontario International Airport, bus

    1. Take the bus from Truckee to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane plane SMF - ONT
    3. Take the bus from Santa Fe Depot / Metrolink - West 3rd St to Alden Rd & Big Bear Blvdbus bus
    9h 56m
    $221–807

  8. Bus to Reno/Tahoe International Airport, fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, train, bus

    1. Take the bus from Truckee to Reno Amtrakbus bus
    2. Fly from Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane RNO - BUR
    3. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to San Bernardino Depottrain train
    4. Take the bus from Santa Fe Depot / Metrolink - West 3rd St to Alden Rd & Big Bear Blvdbus bus
    10h 10m
    $525–797

  9. Bus to Reno/Tahoe International Airport, fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County, train, bus

    1. Take the bus from Truckee to Reno Amtrakbus bus
    2. Fly from Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane RNO - SNA
    3. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to San Bernardinotrain train
    4. Take the bus from Santa Fe Depot / Metrolink - West 3rd St to Alden Rd & Big Bear Blvdbus bus
    10h 48m
    $298–857

  10. Bus to Reno/Tahoe International Airport, fly to San Diego International Airport, train, bus

    1. Take the bus from Truckee to Reno Amtrakbus bus
    2. Fly from Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane RNO - SAN
    3. Take the train from San Diego to Oceansidetrain train
    4. Take the train from Oceanside to San Bernardino Depottrain train
    5. Take the bus from Santa Fe Depot / Metrolink - West 3rd St to Alden Rd & Big Bear Blvdbus bus
    11h 50m
    $238–373

Truckee to Big Bear Lake by bus and train

Calendar6Weekly Services
Duration15h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$82Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 592.9 mi
  • Duration: 15h 25m

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

There is no direct connection from Truckee to Big Bear Lake. However, you can take the bus to Sacramento Bus Station, take the bus to Los Angeles Union Station, walk to L.A. Union Station, take the train to San Bernardino Depot, walk to Santa Fe Depot / Metrolink - West 3rd St, then take the bus to Alden Rd & Big Bear Blvd. Alternatively, you can take a train from Truckee Amtrak Station to Alden Rd & Big Bear Blvd via Sacramento, Los Angeles, L.A. Union Station, San Bernardino Depot, and Santa Fe Depot / Metrolink - West 3rd St in around 24h 29m.

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