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How to Travel from

Santa Cruz to Big Bear Lake

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Transport providers

Airlines

United Airlines

Website:
united.com/
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Palm
Ave. Duration:
1h 43m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$191.35–$561.30
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Ontario
Ave. Duration:
1h 28m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$178.60–$420.98

Frontier Airlines

Website:
flyfrontier.com/
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Palm
Ave. Duration:
1h 34m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$33.17–$242.38
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Ontario
Ave. Duration:
1h 28m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$53.58–$178.60

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Website:
alaskaair.com/
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Palm
Ave. Duration:
1h 33m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$178.60–$497.52

Southwest Airlines

Website:
southwest.com/
Plane from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Palm
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$165.84–$535.79
Plane from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Ontario
Ave. Duration:
1h 16m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$102.05–$331.68
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Ontario
Ave. Duration:
3h 40m
Frequency:
Sunday
Estimated price:
$95.68–$306.16
Plane from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to John
Ave. Duration:
1h 22m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$127.57–$433.73
Plane from Oakland International Airport to Ontario
Ave. Duration:
1h 22m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$114.81–$382.71

Train operators

Caltrain

Phone:
+1 800-660-4287
Website:
caltrain.com
Train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae
Ave. Duration:
56 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$8.93–$11.48

Amtrak

Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Train from San Jose to Los
Ave. Duration:
10h 45m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$51.03–$178.60
Train from San Jose to Oakland
Ave. Duration:
56 min
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$7.65–$76.54
Bus from Front to Diridon
Ave. Duration:
51 min
Frequency:
Every 4 hours

Metrolink Trains

Phone:
(800) 371-LINK (5465)
Website:
metrolinktrains.com
Train from L. A. Union Station station to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 43m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$12.12–$15.31
Train from Tustin station to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 23m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$11.48–$15.31

Bus operators

Greyhound USA

Phone:
+1 214-849-8100
Website:
greyhound.com/
Bus from San Jose Diridon to Gilroy
Ave. Duration:
40 min
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$2.55–$63.78
Bus from Gilroy Bus Stop to Los
Ave. Duration:
6h 20m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$24.24–$178.60

Flixbus USA

Phone:
+1 (855) 626-8585
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from San Jose Diridon Station to Los
Ave. Duration:
6h 45m
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$34.44–$114.81
Bus from Los Angeles Downtown to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$8.29–$44.65

Santa Clara VTA

Phone:
+1 408-321-2300
Website:
vta.org
Bus from San Jose Diridon to Gilroy
Ave. Duration:
1h 37m
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$1.16–$5.87

Santa Cruz Metro

Phone:
+1 (831) 425-8600
Website:
scmtd.com/en/
Bus from Front to Diridon
Ave. Duration:
58 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$2.30–$8.29
Bus from Ocean & Water to Diridon
Ave. Duration:
57 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$2.30–$8.29

Mountain Transit

Phone:
+1 909-878-5200
Website:
mountaintransit.org/?referrer=gtfs
Bus from Rialto & F St - Transit Center to Big
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$4.46–$10.84
Bus from Metrolink Station to Big
Ave. Duration:
52 min
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$4.34–$10.21

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Santa Cruz to Big Bear Lake is to bus and night bus and train which costs $44.57 - $130.43 and takes 12h 47m.

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

The fastest way to get from Santa Cruz to Big Bear Lake is to bus and fly and drive which takes 6h 1m and costs $206.52 - $597.83 .

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

No, there is no direct bus from Santa Cruz to Big Bear Lake. However, there are services departing from Front and arriving at Big Bear Blvd & Alden Rd - Sandy's Sports Bar/Verizon Store via San Jose Diridon Station, Los Angeles Downtown and Rialto & F St - Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 3m.

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

The distance between Santa Cruz and Big Bear Lake is 829 km. The road distance is 688.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Santa Cruz to Big Bear Lake without a car is to bus which takes 13h 3m and costs $41.30 - $152.17 .

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

It takes approximately 6h 1m to get from Santa Cruz to Big Bear Lake, including transfers.

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

Santa Cruz to Big Bear Lake bus services, operated by Santa Cruz Metro, depart from Front station.

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

Santa Cruz to Big Bear Lake bus services, operated by Santa Cruz Metro, arrive at Diridon Station.

Can I drive from Santa Cruz to Big Bear Lake?

Yes, the driving distance between Santa Cruz to Big Bear Lake is 688 km. It takes approximately 7h 29m to drive from Santa Cruz to Big Bear Lake.

Where can I stay near Big Bear Lake?

There are 1101+ hotels available in Big Bear Lake. Prices start at $73.68 per night.
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