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San Mateo 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 Oakland International Airport to Palm
Ave. Duration:
1h 29m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$191.35–$612.33
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 Ontario
Ave. Duration:
1h 16m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$102.05–$331.68
Plane from Oakland International Airport to Ontario
Ave. Duration:
1h 22m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$114.81–$382.71

Breeze Airways

Website:
flybreeze.com/
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$36.99–$204.11

Train operators

Caltrain

Phone:
+1 800-660-4287
Website:
caltrain.com
Train from San Mateo Caltrain Southbound to San
Ave. Duration:
48 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$8.29–$10.21
Train from San Mateo Caltrain Southbound to Santa
Ave. Duration:
42 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$7.65–$10.21
Train from San Mateo Caltrain Northbound to San
Ave. Duration:
28 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$6.38–$8.29

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

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 Rancho Cucamonga station to San
Ave. Duration:
23 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$6.38–$8.29

BART

Phone:
+1-510-464-6000
Website:
bart.gov
Train from Embarcadero to Coliseum
Ave. Duration:
20 min
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$3.44–$4.59

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

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

San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency

Phone:
+1 415.701.2311
Website:
sfmta.com
Train from King St & 4th St to Metro
Ave. Duration:
13 min
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from San Mateo to Big Bear Lake?

The cheapest way to get from San Mateo to Big Bear Lake is to Caltrain and night bus and train and bus which costs $50 - $130.43 and takes 12h 37m.

What is the fastest way to get from San Mateo to Big Bear Lake?

The fastest way to get from San Mateo to Big Bear Lake is to fly which takes 3h 39m and costs $239.13 - $597.83 .

Is there a direct bus between San Mateo and Big Bear Lake?

No, there is no direct bus from San Mateo to Big Bear Lake. However, there are services departing from El Camino Real & 4th Ave and arriving at Big Bear Blvd & Alden Rd - Sandy's Sports Bar/Verizon Store via Redwood City Station, San Jose Diridon Station, Los Angeles Downtown and Rialto & F St - Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 8m.

How far is it from San Mateo to Big Bear Lake?

The distance between San Mateo and Big Bear Lake is 824 km. The road distance is 736.3 km.

How do I travel from San Mateo to Big Bear Lake without a car?

The best way to get from San Mateo to Big Bear Lake without a car is to bus which takes 14h 8m and costs $45.65 - $184.78 .

How long does it take to get from San Mateo to Big Bear Lake?

It takes approximately 4h 28m to get from San Mateo to Big Bear Lake, including transfers.

Where do I catch the San Mateo to Big Bear Lake bus from?

San Mateo to Big Bear Lake bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from San Jose Diridon Station.

Bus or fly from San Mateo to Big Bear Lake?

The best way to get from San Mateo to Big Bear Lake is to bus which takes 14h 8m and costs $45.65 - $184.78 . Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $239.13 - $597.83 and takes 3h 39m.

Where does the San Mateo to Big Bear Lake bus arrive?

San Mateo to Big Bear Lake bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Los Angeles Downtown station.

Can I drive from San Mateo to Big Bear Lake?

Yes, the driving distance between San Mateo to Big Bear Lake is 736 km. It takes approximately 7h 49m to drive from San Mateo 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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