There are 3 ways to get from Madera to Big Bear Lake by bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), car, bus, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Madera Bus Stop to Bakersfield Train Stationbus
- Take the bus from Bakersfield to San Bernardinobus
- Take the bus from Santa Fe Depot / Metrolink - West 3rd St to Alden Rd & Big Bear Blvdbus 5
10h 2mBus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Fresno Bus Station to Los Angeles Downtownbus
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to San Bernardino Depottrain
- Take the bus from Santa Fe Depot / Metrolink - West 3rd St to Alden Rd & Big Bear Blvdbus 5
10h 35m$46–84Drive 309.7 mi
- Drive from Madera to Big Bear Lakecar 309.7 mi
5h 29m$57–82
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Madera to Big Bear Lake is to bus and train which costs $45 - $85 and takes 10h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Madera to Big Bear Lake is to drive which takes 5h 29m and costs $55 - $85.
No, there is no direct bus from Madera to Big Bear Lake. However, there are services departing from Madera Bus Stop and arriving at Alden Rd & Big Bear Blvd via Bakersfield and Santa Fe Depot / Metrolink - West 3rd St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 2m.
The distance between Madera and Big Bear Lake is 351 miles. The road distance is 311.5 miles.
The best way to get from Madera to Big Bear Lake without a car is to bus which takes 10h 2m and costs .
It takes approximately 10h 2m to get from Madera to Big Bear Lake, including transfers.
Madera to Big Bear Lake bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Madera Bus Stop station.
Madera to Big Bear Lake bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Bakersfield Train Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Madera to Big Bear Lake is 311 miles. It takes approximately 5h 29m to drive from Madera to Big Bear Lake.
There are 1685+ hotels available in Big Bear Lake.
What companies run services between Madera, CA, USA and Big Bear Lake, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Madera Bus Stop to Alden Rd & Big Bear Blvd via Bakersfield Train Station, Bakersfield, San Bernardino, and Santa Fe Depot / Metrolink - West 3rd St in around 10h 2m.
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from L.A. Union Station to San Bernardino Depot
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $9–14
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Madera Bus Stop to Bakersfield Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $23–35
- Website
- Greyhound
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Bakersfield to San Bernardino
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 909-878-5200
- Website
- mountaintransit.org
Bus from Santa Fe Depot / Metrolink - West 3rd St to Alden Rd & Big Bear Blvd
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $3–9
- Website
- https://mountaintransit.org/?referrer=gtfs
Bus from Santa Fe Depot / Metrolink - West 3rd St to Alden Rd & Big Bear Blvd
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $3–9
- Website
- https://mountaintransit.org/?referrer=gtfs
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Fresno Bus Station to Los Angeles Downtown
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–55
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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