How to get from Fontana to Big Bear Lake City by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Fontana to Big Bear Lake City in Los Angeles, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the SAN BERNARDINO LINE train from Fontana 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 Big Bear Blvd & Division Dr - Convention Center station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 28 min. The ride fare is $7.75.

148min$7.75
Walk to train stationTrain - SAN BERNARDINO LINE
SAN BERNARDINO LINE
Bus - 55
Bus - GOLD LINEGOLD LINE
Walk to Big Bear Lake City
Leaves from Fontana Metrolink

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Fontana Metrolink
    530 yd • 7 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
    12 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
    Big Bear Blvd & Division Dr - Convention Center
    ID 291
    7 min
  • 9
    Walk to Big Bear Lake City
    Walk to
    Big Bear Lake City
    350 yd • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

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

To get from Fontana to Big Bear Lake City in Los Angeles, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the SAN BERNARDINO LINE train from Fontana 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 & Division Dr - Convention Center station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 39 min. The ride fare is $7.75.

159min$7.75
Walk to train stationTrain - SAN BERNARDINO LINE
SAN BERNARDINO LINE
Bus - 55
Bus - RED LINERED LINE
Walk to Big Bear Lake City
Leaves from Fontana Metrolink

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Fontana Metrolink
    530 yd • 7 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
    12 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 & Division Dr - Convention Center
    ID 291
    28 min
  • 9
    Walk to Big Bear Lake City
    Walk to
    Big Bear Lake City
    350 yd • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Fontana to Big Bear Lake City

The distance between Fontana, Los Angeles and Big Bear Lake City, Los Angeles is approximately 54.99 mi, which can typically be travelled in 148 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Fontana to Big Bear Lake City 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 Fontana

Fontana is located at Fontana, Los Angeles and the nearest public transit station is Sierra @ Merrill SB FS.

Train stations close to Fontana:

  • Fontana Metrolink

Bus stations close to Fontana:

  • Sierra @ Merrill SB FS
  • Merrill @ Sierra EB FS
  • Sierra @ Merrill NB FS

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 - Senior Center

Related Routes

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

To get from Fontana to Big Bear Lake City in Los Angeles, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the SAN BERNARDINO LINE train from Fontana 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 & Division Dr - Convention Center station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 39 min. The ride fare is $7.75.

159min$7.75
Walk to train stationTrain - SAN BERNARDINO LINE
SAN BERNARDINO LINE
Bus - 55
Bus - RED LINERED LINE
Walk to Big Bear Lake City
Leaves from Fontana Metrolink

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Fontana Metrolink
    530 yd • 7 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
    12 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 & Division Dr - Convention Center
    ID 291
    28 min
  • 9
    Walk to Big Bear Lake City
    Walk to
    Big Bear Lake City
    350 yd • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 148 minutes, using Bus line SAN BERNARDINO LINE, Bus line 5, Bus line GOLD LINE.

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

    The alternative route takes 159 minutes, using Bus line SAN BERNARDINO LINE, Bus line 5, Bus line RED LINE.

  • Is there a direct train between Fontana and Big Bear Lake City in Los Angeles?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 28 min.

  • Which train line goes from Fontana to Big Bear Lake City in Los Angeles?

    The SAN BERNARDINO LINE train line goes from Fontana Metrolink station near Fontana 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 Lake City in Los Angeles

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

    The total travel time between Fontana and Big Bear Lake City in Los Angeles by train and bus is about 2 hr 28 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Fontana to get to Big Bear Lake City in Los Angeles?

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

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Fontana and Big Bear Lake City in Los Angeles?

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

  • How much is the train fare from Fontana to Big Bear Lake City?

    The ride from Fontana to Big Bear Lake City costs $7.75.

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