Shuttles
Getting Around the Town, Between Resorts, and Up to the Mountains
Park & Ride
Complimentary Shuttle Services
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Big Bear Mountain Resort offers alternative transportation to get you around Big Bear Lake and to the resorts quickly.
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Off-site Lots to Base Areas
Visitors who have parked in the offsite parking areas in Big Bear Lake owned/operated by Big Bear Mountain Resort can board the parking shuttles, which will transport them directly to Snow Summit or Bear Mountain's base areas.
Route: to/from Sandalwood Lot, Fox Farm Lot, Brownie Lane Lot, Moonridge Lot, and Backward Look Lot to Snow Summit and Bear Mountain base areas
Operated by: Big Bear Mountain Resort
Travel Time: approx 5-10 minutes
Currently, Snow Valley does not offer off-site parking facilities, and this service is not accessible to guests who have parked near Snow Valley.
Route: to/from Sandalwood Lot, Fox Farm Lot, Brownie Lane Lot, Moonridge Lot, and Backward Look Lot to Snow Summit and Bear Mountain base areas
Operated by: Big Bear Mountain Resort
Travel Time: approx 5-10 minutes
Currently, Snow Valley does not offer off-site parking facilities, and this service is not accessible to guests who have parked near Snow Valley.
Intermountain Shuttle
Once you're at either Snow Summit or Bear Mountain, visit both mountains in the same day by taking the Intermountain Shuttle service every 30 minutes on select dates throughout the season.
Route: to/from Snow Summit and Bear Mountain
Operated by: Big Bear Mountain Resort
Travel Time: approx 10 minutes
For transportation from Snow Valley in Running Springs to Snow Summit and Bear Mountain in Big Bear Lake, please see the Mountain Transit information provided below.
Route: to/from Snow Summit and Bear Mountain
Operated by: Big Bear Mountain Resort
Travel Time: approx 10 minutes
For transportation from Snow Valley in Running Springs to Snow Summit and Bear Mountain in Big Bear Lake, please see the Mountain Transit information provided below.
Schedule
Shuttle Schedule
*Operating hours may vary due to business volume and/or adverse weather conditions.
**On days with Night Sessions at Snow Summit, the last Intermountain Shuttle pick-up will be at 5:30PM to return guests to Bear Mountain. If you parked at Bear Mountain earlier in the day but plan to stay for Snow Summit’s Night Sessions, which end at 8:30PM, please drive to the Snow Summit upper parking lots (free after 2PM on Reserved Parking days). This will ensure you have a convenient spot and avoid being stranded when the shuttle stops running.
- Daily Operations: 8:45AM to 5PM; extends to 5:30PM on select Night Session dates
| Location | Schedule |
|---|---|
| Snow Summit | • Operates daily* • Leaves on the :00 (hour) and :30 (half-hour) • Ends at 5PM during Regular Hours • Ends at 5:30PM during peak and holiday dates** • Shuttle loads in front of Big Bear Sports |
| Bear Mountain | • Operates daily* • Leaves on the :15 (quarter-hour) and :45 (three-quarter-hour) • Ends at 5PM during Regular Hours • Ends at 5:30PM during peak and holiday dates** • Shuttle loads at the southwest corner of the upper parking lot |
*Operating hours may vary due to business volume and/or adverse weather conditions.
**On days with Night Sessions at Snow Summit, the last Intermountain Shuttle pick-up will be at 5:30PM to return guests to Bear Mountain. If you parked at Bear Mountain earlier in the day but plan to stay for Snow Summit’s Night Sessions, which end at 8:30PM, please drive to the Snow Summit upper parking lots (free after 2PM on Reserved Parking days). This will ensure you have a convenient spot and avoid being stranded when the shuttle stops running.
Around Town to Base Areas
Whether you're staying a few days in the Big Bear Valley area or have parked in a parking lot not operated by Big Bear Mountain Resort, you can easily take the Big Bear Trolley to get from anywhere in the town to Snow Summit and Bear Mountain.
Route: Red Line on the Big Bear Trolley
Operated by: Mountain Transit
Travel Time: varies based on pick up/drop off location
Route: Red Line on the Big Bear Trolley
Operated by: Mountain Transit
Travel Time: varies based on pick up/drop off location
Snow Valley to Snow Summit/Bear Mountain
To travel from Snow Valley to Snow Summit and Bear Mountain, you can take advantage of Mountain Transit. Simply board the Mountain Transit Route 5 Off the Mountain (OTM) for a convenient ride from Running Springs to Big Bear Lake. Please be aware that delays and operations could be impacted during snowy and challenging road conditions.
Route: Route 5 on the Mountain Transit on Hwy 18 from Running Springs to Big Bear Lake
Operated by: Mountain Transit
Travel Time: approx 30-40 minutes
Route: Route 5 on the Mountain Transit on Hwy 18 from Running Springs to Big Bear Lake
Operated by: Mountain Transit
Travel Time: approx 30-40 minutes
LAX/Beach Cities to Base Areas
Whether you're looking for ways to get from the beach cities to Big Bear Mountain Resort or have flown in from Los Angeles Airport, take the Metrolink to the San Bernardino Station, then connect to Mountain Transit to arrive directly to the base areas.
Route: multiple routes required
Operated by: Metrolink and Mountain Transit
Travel Time: varies based on pick up/drop off location
Route: multiple routes required
Operated by: Metrolink and Mountain Transit
Travel Time: varies based on pick up/drop off location
Big Bear Airport to Base Areas
The Big Bear Airport provides an operating environment for general aviation aircraft, ranging from gliders to small corporate jets. Public transit will serve the Big Bear Airport on a scheduled route.
Route: to/from Big Bear Airport to Snow Summit and Bear Mountain
Operated by: Mountain Transit
Route: to/from Big Bear Airport to Snow Summit and Bear Mountain
Operated by: Mountain Transit
Distance Between Snow Valley and Snow Summit/Bear Mountain
The distance between Snow Valley in Running Springs, CA and Snow Summit/Bear Mountain in Big Bear Lake, CA is approximately 18 miles. The driving distance can vary based on the specific route you take and the weather conditions, but it's generally a relatively short drive of about 30-40 minutes, depending on traffic and road conditions. Please note that travel times can vary, especially during winter when road conditions may be affected by snow and ice. rich-text, responsive-table
The distance between Snow Valley in Running Springs, CA and Snow Summit/Bear Mountain in Big Bear Lake, CA is approximately 18 miles. The driving distance can vary based on the specific route you take and the weather conditions, but it's generally a relatively short drive of about 30-40 minutes, depending on traffic and road conditions. Please note that travel times can vary, especially during winter when road conditions may be affected by snow and ice. rich-text, responsive-table
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