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How to get from Isla Vista to Big Bear Lake City by bus?

By bus

To get from Isla Vista to Big Bear Lake City in Los Angeles, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the FLIXBUS 2013 bus from Isla Vista (Uc Santa Barbara) station to Los Angeles (Ucla) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the FLIXBUS N2030 bus and finally take the 5 bus from Rialto & F St - Transit Center station to Mountain Transit Transfer Point & Fox Farm Road station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 9 hr 56 min.

596min
Bus - FLIXBUS 2013FLIXBUS 2013
Bus - FLIXBUS N2030FLIXBUS N2030
Bus - 55
Walk to Big Bear Lake City
Leaves from Isla Vista (Uc Santa Barbara)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Isla Vista
  • 2
    Bus - FLIXBUS 2013FLIXBUS 2013
    Wait for bus
    FLIXBUS 2013
    San Diego State University (Hardy Ave)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Los Angeles (Ucla)
    ID UCL
    125 min
  • 4
    Bus - FLIXBUS N2030FLIXBUS N2030
    Wait for bus
    FLIXBUS N2030
    Henderson (Galleria at Sunset)
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    San Bernardino Downtown Transit Center
    ID UBD
    130 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Rialto & F St - Transit Center
    ID 329
    150 yd • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - 55
    Wait for bus
    5
    Big Bear Valley
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Mountain Transit Transfer Point & Fox Farm Road
    ID 501
    95 min
  • 9
    Walk to Big Bear Lake City
    Walk to
    Big Bear Lake City
    1.97 mi • 40 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By bus and train

To get from Isla Vista to Big Bear Lake City in Los Angeles, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the FLIXBUS 2013 bus from Isla Vista (Uc Santa Barbara) station to Los Angeles Downtown (Flixbus Lot) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the METROLINK SAN BERNARDINO LINE train and finally take the 5 bus from Metrolink Station station to Mountain Transit Transfer Point & Fox Farm Road station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 9 hr 56 min.

596min
Bus - FLIXBUS 2013FLIXBUS 2013
Train - METROLINK SAN BERNARDINO LINEMETROLINK SAN BERNARDINO LINE
Bus - 55
Walk to Big Bear Lake City
Leaves from Isla Vista (Uc Santa Barbara)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Isla Vista
  • 2
    Bus - FLIXBUS 2013FLIXBUS 2013
    Wait for bus
    FLIXBUS 2013
    San Diego State University (Hardy Ave)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Los Angeles Downtown (Flixbus Lot)
    ID ULA
    165 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Union Station
    ID 80214S
    340 yd • 5 min
  • 5
    Train - METROLINK SAN BERNARDINO LINEMETROLINK SAN BERNARDINO LINE
    Wait for train
    METROLINK SAN BERNARDINO LINE
    #306| San Bernardino - Downtown
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    San Bernardino Depot Metro Link
    98 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Metrolink Station
    ID 297
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 55
    Wait for bus
    5
    Big Bear Valley
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Mountain Transit Transfer Point & Fox Farm Road
    ID 501
    81 min
  • 10
    Walk to Big Bear Lake City
    Walk to
    Big Bear Lake City
    1.97 mi • 40 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Isla Vista to Big Bear Lake City

The distance between Isla Vista, Los Angeles and Big Bear Lake City, Los Angeles is approximately 218.62 mi, which can typically be travelled in 596 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Isla Vista to Big Bear Lake City by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Los Angeles – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Isla Vista

Isla Vista is located at Isla Vista, Los Angeles and the nearest public transit station is UCSB Bus Loop.

Train stations close to Isla Vista:

  • Goleta Amtrak

Bus stations close to Isla Vista:

  • UCSB Bus Loop
  • Isla Vista (Uc Santa Barbara)
  • UCSB North Hall Inbound

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

Big Bear Lake City is located at Big Bear Lake City, Los Angeles and the nearest public transit station is Big Bear Blvd & Division Dr - Motel 6.

Bus stations close to Big Bear Lake City:

  • Big Bear Blvd & Division Dr - Motel 6
  • Big Bear Blvd & Division Dr - Convention Center
  • Big Bear Blvd & Gildart Dr

By bus and train

To get from Isla Vista to Big Bear Lake City in Los Angeles, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the FLIXBUS 2013 bus from Isla Vista (Uc Santa Barbara) station to Los Angeles Downtown (Flixbus Lot) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the METROLINK SAN BERNARDINO LINE train and finally take the 5 bus from Metrolink Station station to Mountain Transit Transfer Point & Fox Farm Road station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 9 hr 56 min.

596min
Bus - FLIXBUS 2013FLIXBUS 2013
Train - METROLINK SAN BERNARDINO LINEMETROLINK SAN BERNARDINO LINE
Bus - 55
Walk to Big Bear Lake City
Leaves from Isla Vista (Uc Santa Barbara)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Isla Vista
  • 2
    Bus - FLIXBUS 2013FLIXBUS 2013
    Wait for bus
    FLIXBUS 2013
    San Diego State University (Hardy Ave)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Los Angeles Downtown (Flixbus Lot)
    ID ULA
    165 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Union Station
    ID 80214S
    340 yd • 5 min
  • 5
    Train - METROLINK SAN BERNARDINO LINEMETROLINK SAN BERNARDINO LINE
    Wait for train
    METROLINK SAN BERNARDINO LINE
    #306| San Bernardino - Downtown
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    San Bernardino Depot Metro Link
    98 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Metrolink Station
    ID 297
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 55
    Wait for bus
    5
    Big Bear Valley
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Mountain Transit Transfer Point & Fox Farm Road
    ID 501
    81 min
  • 10
    Walk to Big Bear Lake City
    Walk to
    Big Bear Lake City
    1.97 mi • 40 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Isla Vista to Big Bear Lake City?

    The fastest way takes 596 minutes, using Bus line FLIXBUS 2013, Bus line FLIXBUS N2030, Bus line 5.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Isla Vista to Big Bear Lake City?

    The alternative route takes 596 minutes, using Bus line FLIXBUS 2013, Bus line METROLINK SAN BERNARDINO LINE, Bus line 5.

  • Is there a direct bus between Isla Vista and Big Bear Lake City in Los Angeles?

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 9 hr 56 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Isla Vista to Big Bear Lake City in Los Angeles?

    The FLIXBUS 2013 bus line goes from San Diego State University (Hardy Ave) station near Isla Vista to Los Angeles (Ucla) station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Los Angeles (Ucla) station near Big Bear Lake City in Los Angeles

  • How long does it take to travel from Isla Vista to Big Bear Lake City in Los Angeles by bus?

    The total travel time between Isla Vista and Big Bear Lake City in Los Angeles by bus is about 9 hr 56 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Isla Vista to get to Big Bear Lake City in Los Angeles?

    Get on the FLIXBUS 2013 bus from the San Diego State University (Hardy Ave) stop near Isla Vista in Los Angeles.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Isla Vista and Big Bear Lake City in Los Angeles?

    Get off the bus at the Los Angeles (Ucla) stop, which is closest to Big Bear Lake City in Los Angeles.

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