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How to get from El Monte to Big Bear City Cdp by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from El Monte to Big Bear City Cdp in Los Angeles, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the SAN BERNARDINO LINE train from El Monte Metrolink station to San Bernardino Depot Metro Link station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 5 bus and finally take the GOLD LINE bus from Mountain Transit Transfer Point & Fox Farm Road station to Paradise Way & Mountain View Blvd station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 57 min. The ride fare is $13.25.

237min$13.25
Walk to train stationTrain - SAN BERNARDINO LINE
SAN BERNARDINO LINE
Bus - 55
Bus - GOLD LINEGOLD LINE
Walk to Big Bear City Cdp
Leaves from El Monte Metrolink

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    El Monte Metrolink
    0.83 mi • 18 min
  • 2
    Train - SAN BERNARDINO LINE
    Wait for train
    SAN BERNARDINO LINE
    #306| San Bernardino - Downtown
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    San Bernardino Depot Metro Link
    76 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Metrolink Station
    ID 297
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 55
    Wait for bus
    5
    Big Bear Valley
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Mountain Transit Transfer Point & Fox Farm Road
    ID 501
    81 min
  • 7
    Bus - GOLD LINEGOLD LINE
    Wait for bus
    GOLD LINE
    Paradise Way & Mountain View Blvd
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Paradise Way & Mountain View Blvd
    ID 304
    13 min
  • 9
    Walk to Big Bear City Cdp
    Walk to
    Big Bear City Cdp
    0.62 mi • 13 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via SAN BERNARDINO LINE, 5 and RED LINE

To get from El Monte to Big Bear City Cdp in Los Angeles, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the SAN BERNARDINO LINE train from El Monte Metrolink station to San Bernardino Depot Metro Link station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 5 bus and finally take the RED LINE bus from Big Bear Blvd & Alden Rd - Sandy's Sports Bar/Verizon Store station to Big Bear Blvd & Greeway Dr (East) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 12 min. The ride fare is $13.25.

252min$13.25
Walk to train stationTrain - SAN BERNARDINO LINE
SAN BERNARDINO LINE
Bus - 55
Bus - RED LINERED LINE
Walk to Big Bear City Cdp
Leaves from El Monte Metrolink

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    El Monte Metrolink
    0.83 mi • 18 min
  • 2
    Train - SAN BERNARDINO LINE
    Wait for train
    SAN BERNARDINO LINE
    #306| San Bernardino - Downtown
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    San Bernardino Depot Metro Link
    76 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Metrolink Station
    ID 297
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 55
    Wait for bus
    5
    Big Bear Valley
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Big Bear Blvd & Alden Rd - Sandy's Sports Bar/Verizon Store
    ID 262
    76 min
  • 7
    Bus - RED LINERED LINE
    Wait for bus
    RED LINE
    State Ln & Central Ln
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Big Bear Blvd & Greeway Dr (East)
    31 min
  • 9
    Walk to Big Bear City Cdp
    Walk to
    Big Bear City Cdp
    1 mi • 21 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from El Monte to Big Bear City Cdp

The distance between El Monte, Los Angeles and Big Bear City Cdp, Los Angeles is approximately 94.19 mi, which can typically be travelled in 237 min. Moovit will show you the directions from El Monte to Big Bear City Cdp by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Los Angeles – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to El Monte

El Monte is located at El Monte, Los Angeles and the nearest public transit station is El Monte Bus Stop.

Train stations close to El Monte:

  • El Monte Metrolink

Bus stations close to El Monte:

  • El Monte Bus Stop
  • El Monte Station - Lower Level
  • El Monte Station - Upper Level Bay 25

Public transit stations close to Big Bear City Cdp, Los Angeles

Big Bear City Cdp is located at Big Bear City Cdp, Los Angeles and the nearest public transit station is Paradise Way & Mountain View Blvd.

Bus stations close to Big Bear City Cdp:

  • Paradise Way & Mountain View Blvd
  • North Shore Dr & Gold Mountain Dr
  • North Shore Dr - 7th Day Adventist Church

Alternative route by bus and train via SAN BERNARDINO LINE, 5 and RED LINE

To get from El Monte to Big Bear City Cdp in Los Angeles, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the SAN BERNARDINO LINE train from El Monte Metrolink station to San Bernardino Depot Metro Link station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 5 bus and finally take the RED LINE bus from Big Bear Blvd & Alden Rd - Sandy's Sports Bar/Verizon Store station to Big Bear Blvd & Greeway Dr (East) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 12 min. The ride fare is $13.25.

252min$13.25
Walk to train stationTrain - SAN BERNARDINO LINE
SAN BERNARDINO LINE
Bus - 55
Bus - RED LINERED LINE
Walk to Big Bear City Cdp
Leaves from El Monte Metrolink

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    El Monte Metrolink
    0.83 mi • 18 min
  • 2
    Train - SAN BERNARDINO LINE
    Wait for train
    SAN BERNARDINO LINE
    #306| San Bernardino - Downtown
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    San Bernardino Depot Metro Link
    76 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Metrolink Station
    ID 297
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 55
    Wait for bus
    5
    Big Bear Valley
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Big Bear Blvd & Alden Rd - Sandy's Sports Bar/Verizon Store
    ID 262
    76 min
  • 7
    Bus - RED LINERED LINE
    Wait for bus
    RED LINE
    State Ln & Central Ln
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Big Bear Blvd & Greeway Dr (East)
    31 min
  • 9
    Walk to Big Bear City Cdp
    Walk to
    Big Bear City Cdp
    1 mi • 21 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from El Monte to Big Bear City Cdp?

    The fastest way takes 237 minutes, using Bus line SAN BERNARDINO LINE, Bus line 5, Bus line GOLD LINE.

  • What is the alternative route to get from El Monte to Big Bear City Cdp?

    The alternative route takes 252 minutes, using Bus line SAN BERNARDINO LINE, Bus line 5, Bus line RED LINE.

  • Is there a direct train between El Monte and Big Bear City Cdp in Los Angeles?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 57 min.

  • Which train line goes from El Monte to Big Bear City Cdp in Los Angeles?

    The SAN BERNARDINO LINE train line goes from El Monte Metrolink station near El Monte to #306| San Bernardino - Downtown station. From there you’ll have to take 2 bus lines till #306| San Bernardino - Downtown station near Big Bear City Cdp in Los Angeles

  • How long does it take to travel from El Monte to Big Bear City Cdp in Los Angeles by train and bus?

    The total travel time between El Monte and Big Bear City Cdp in Los Angeles by train and bus is about 3 hr 57 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near El Monte to get to Big Bear City Cdp in Los Angeles?

    Get on the SAN BERNARDINO LINE train from the El Monte Metrolink station near El Monte in Los Angeles.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between El Monte and Big Bear City Cdp in Los Angeles?

    Get off the train at the #306| San Bernardino - Downtown stop, which is closest to Big Bear City Cdp in Los Angeles.

  • How much is the train fare from El Monte to Big Bear City Cdp?

    The ride from El Monte to Big Bear City Cdp costs $13.25.

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