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Big Bear Lake to Santa Cruz

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Transport providers

Airlines

United Airlines

Website:
united.com/
Plane from Palm Springs International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 49m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$191.08–$560.50
Plane from Ontario International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 34m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$178.34–$420.37

Frontier Airlines

Website:
flyfrontier.com/
Plane from Palm Springs International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 43m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$21.66–$165.60
Plane from Ontario International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 36m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$53.50–$178.34

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Website:
alaskaair.com/
Plane from Palm Springs International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 42m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$178.34–$496.81

Southwest Airlines

Website:
southwest.com/
Plane from Palm Springs International Airport to Norman
Ave. Duration:
1h 31m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$108.28–$356.68
Plane from Palm Springs International Airport to Oakland
Ave. Duration:
1h 33m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$114.65–$382.16
Plane from Ontario International Airport to Norman
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$121.02–$394.90
Plane from Ontario International Airport to Oakland
Ave. Duration:
1h 24m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$127.39–$420.37
Plane from Ontario International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
3h 40m
Frequency:
Tuesday and Wednesday
Estimated price:
$114.65–$356.68
Plane from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Norman
Ave. Duration:
1h 24m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$114.65–$369.42

Train operators

Caltrain

Phone:
+1 800-660-4287
Website:
caltrain.com
Train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to San
Ave. Duration:
55 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$8.92–$11.46

Amtrak

Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Los Angeles to San
Ave. Duration:
9h 55m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$50.95–$178.34
Bus from Diridon Station to Front
Ave. Duration:
51 min
Frequency:
Every 4 hours

Metrolink Trains

Phone:
(800) 371-LINK (5465)
Website:
metrolinktrains.com
Train from San Bernardino Depot station to L.
Ave. Duration:
1h 41m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$12.10–$15.29
Train from San Bernardino Depot station to Tustin
Ave. Duration:
1h 22m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$11.46–$15.29

BART

Phone:
+1-510-464-6000
Website:
bart.gov
Train from Coliseum to Berryessa
Ave. Duration:
44 min
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$6.37–$8.92

Bus operators

Greyhound USA

Phone:
+1 214-849-8100
Website:
greyhound.com/
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Gilroy
Ave. Duration:
6h 40m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$24.20–$178.34
Bus from Gilroy Transit Center to San
Ave. Duration:
45 min
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$2.55–$62.42

Flixbus USA

Phone:
+1 (855) 626-8585
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from San Bernardino Downtown Transit Center to Los
Ave. Duration:
1h 45m
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$8.92–$45.86
Bus from Los Angeles to San
Ave. Duration:
6h 15m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$33.12–$114.65

Santa Clara VTA

Phone:
+1 408-321-2300
Website:
vta.org
Bus from Gilroy Transit Center to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 42m
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$1.16–$5.86

Santa Cruz Metro

Phone:
+1 (831) 425-8600
Website:
scmtd.com/en/
Bus from Diridon Station to Front
Ave. Duration:
52 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$2.29–$8.28
Bus from Diridon Station to Water
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$2.29–$8.28

Mountain Transit

Phone:
+1 909-878-5200
Website:
mountaintransit.org/?referrer=gtfs
Bus from Big Bear Blvd & Knickerbocker Rd - Veterans Park to Rialto
Ave. Duration:
1h 21m
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$4.46–$10.83
Bus from Big Bear Blvd & Knickerbocker Rd - Veterans Park to Metrolink
Ave. Duration:
1h 13m
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$4.33–$10.83

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Big Bear Lake to Santa Cruz?

The cheapest way to get from Big Bear Lake to Santa Cruz is to bus which costs $41.30 - $163.04 and takes 12h 35m.

What is the fastest way to get from Big Bear Lake to Santa Cruz?

The fastest way to get from Big Bear Lake to Santa Cruz is to drive and fly and bus which takes 5h 17m and costs $206.52 - $597.83 .

Is there a direct bus between Big Bear Lake and Santa Cruz?

No, there is no direct bus from Big Bear Lake to Santa Cruz. However, there are services departing from Big Bear Blvd & Knickerbocker Rd - Veterans Park and arriving at Front via San Bernardino Downtown Transit Center, Los Angeles and Diridon Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 35m.

How far is it from Big Bear Lake to Santa Cruz?

The distance between Big Bear Lake and Santa Cruz is 828 km. The road distance is 688.6 km.

How do I travel from Big Bear Lake to Santa Cruz without a car?

The best way to get from Big Bear Lake to Santa Cruz without a car is to bus which takes 12h 35m and costs $41.30 - $163.04 .

How long does it take to get from Big Bear Lake to Santa Cruz?

It takes approximately 5h 17m to get from Big Bear Lake to Santa Cruz, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Big Bear Lake to Santa Cruz bus from?

Big Bear Lake to Santa Cruz bus services, operated by Mountain Transit, depart from Big Bear Blvd & Knickerbocker Rd - Veterans Park station.

Where does the Big Bear Lake to Santa Cruz bus arrive?

Big Bear Lake to Santa Cruz bus services, operated by Mountain Transit, arrive at Rialto & F St - Transit Center station.

Can I drive from Big Bear Lake to Santa Cruz?

Yes, the driving distance between Big Bear Lake to Santa Cruz is 689 km. It takes approximately 7h 30m to drive from Big Bear Lake to Santa Cruz.

Where can I stay near Santa Cruz?

There are 117+ hotels available in Santa Cruz. Prices start at $70.99 per night.
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