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How to get fromLadera Ranch to Big Bear Lakeby train, bus, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Ladera Ranch to Big Bear Lake by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Laguna Niguel / Mission Viejo to San Bernardino Depottrain train IE-OC Line
    2. Take the bus from Santa Fe Depot / Metrolink - West 3rd St to Alden Rd & Big Bear Blvdbus bus 5
    3h 38m
    $27–40

  2. Drive  98.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Ladera Ranch to Big Bear Lakecar car 98.2 mi
    1h 56m
    $18–26

  3. Train, bus via Riverside

    1. Take the train from Laguna Niguel / Mission Viejo to Riverside - Downtowntrain train IE-OC Line
    2. Take the bus from San Bernardino to Alden Rd & Big Bear Blvdbus bus 5
    4h 15m
    $28–41

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  • Distance: 111.5 mi
  • Duration: 3h 38m

What companies run services between Ladera Ranch, CA, USA and Big Bear Lake, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Ladera Ranch to Big Bear Lake. However, you can take the taxi to Laguna Niguel / Mission Viejo, take the train to San Bernardino Depot, walk to Santa Fe Depot / Metrolink - West 3rd St, then take the bus to Alden Rd & Big Bear Blvd. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Ladera Ranch to Alden Rd & Big Bear Blvd via Laguna Niguel / Mission Viejo, Riverside - Downtown, Vine Street Mobility Hub, and San Bernardino in around 4h 15m.

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