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How to get fromVista to Big Bear Lakeby train, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak), or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Vista to Big Bear Lake by train, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak), or car

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Oceanside to San Bernardino Depottrain train IE-OC Line
    2. Take the bus from Santa Fe Depot / Metrolink - West 3rd St to Alden Rd & Big Bear Blvdbus bus 5
    5h 40m
    $18–34

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Oceanside Transportation Center to Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Centerbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Village of Orange Zone 5 to San Bernardinobus bus 200
    3. Take the bus from San Bernardino to Alden Rd & Big Bear Blvdbus bus 5
    7h 34m
    $16–48

  3. Drive 106.9 mi

    1. Drive from Vista to Big Bear Lakecar car 106.9 mi
    2h 16m
    $20–29

Vista to Big Bear Lake by tram, train, and bus

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration5h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$18Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 150.8 mi
  • Duration: 5h 40m

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

You can take a bus from Vista Village Dr & Camino Corto to Alden Rd & Big Bear Blvd via Oceanside Transit Center Stall 9, Oceanside Transportation Center, Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center, Artic - Dock 6, Tustin-East Village Way, Village of Orange Zone 5, and San Bernardino in around 7h 34m.

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