By plane

The closest main international airport is Ontario International with transfers taking around 1 hour. From the airport, many people rent a car and drive the rest of the way. Alternatively, a transfer can be booked through the Big Bear Cab Company.

By car

big Bear Lake is easily accessible from southern California and from further afield the approximate driving times are...

• Los Angeles - 2 hours
• San Diego - 2 1/2 hours
• Las Vegas - 3 hours

By train

The nearest train station is in San Bernardino and from there, its just 39 miles in to Big Bear Valley area.