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How to get fromVentura County to Big Bear Lakeby train, bus, bus (Amtrak), or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Ventura County to Big Bear Lake by train, bus, bus (Amtrak), or car

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Moorpark 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
    6h 30m
    $123–154

  2. Drive 160.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Ventura County to Big Bear Lakecar car 160.1 mi
    3h 10m
    $30–43

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Santa Paula Amtrak Bus Stop to Bakersfieldbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Bakersfield to San Bernardinobus bus
    3. Take the bus from Santa Fe Depot / Metrolink - West 3rd St to Alden Rd & Big Bear Blvdbus bus 5
    9h 37m
    $131–195

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Map of how to get from Ventura County to Big Bear Lake.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 168.1 mi
  • Duration: 6h 30m

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

You can take a vehicle from Ventura County to Alden Rd & Big Bear Blvd via Santa Paula Amtrak Bus Stop, Bakersfield, San Bernardino, and Santa Fe Depot / Metrolink - West 3rd St in around 9h 37m.

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