You only need to purchase this ticket IF you are staying IN Big Bear itself. Without this ticket, you will take the free bus from 650 E Hospitality Ln. San Bernardino, CA 92408. With this ticket, Half Marathon buses will depart at 4:00am and Marathon buses will depart at 4:30am in front of Big Bear High School, 351 Maple Lane, Big Bear, CA 92314. Don't be late! Buses will not depart after these times. These buses will take you directly to the start lines. Spectators should not take these buses as it will leave them stranded at the start line. Buses will make the return trip from the finish line to Big Bear High School every hour (approx 75 min trip back). This ticket can be purchased later.