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
Parking lot shuttle operations are paused until November or December 2026.
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.
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.
Intermountain Shuttle
Shuttle operations are paused until December 2026.
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; subject to change.
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.
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; subject to change.
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.
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
Catch a Weekend Ride From LA/OC
Schedule and pricing will be announced in November 2026.
Catch a ride to Snow Summit during the 26/27 winter season with the Sports Basement Ski Bus. For $80 per seat per day, you can depart from South Bay, Long Beach, or Orange County on select Saturdays and Sundays. Pricing and dates subject to change at any time.
Catch a ride to Snow Summit during the 26/27 winter season with the Sports Basement Ski Bus. For $80 per seat per day, you can depart from South Bay, Long Beach, or Orange County on select Saturdays and Sundays. Pricing and dates subject to change at any time.
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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