The average bus between Brea and La Jolla takes 6h 28m and the fastest bus takes 4h 21m. The bus service runs several times per day from Brea to La Jolla. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run 3 times a day between Brea and La Jolla. The earliest departure is at 8:04 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Brea is at 8:59 PM which arrives into La Jolla at 6:03 AM. All services require a transfer at Ring-Brea Mall and take an average of 6h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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9h 4m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Brea to La Jolla? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Brea to La Jolla. However, there are services departing from Brea station and arriving at La Jolla station via The Depot At Santa Ana Dock 3. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 28m.
Brea to La Jolla bus services, operated by OCTA, depart from Ring-Brea Mall station.
Brea to La Jolla bus services, operated by OCTA, arrive at San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop station.
The distance between Brea and La Jolla is 132.4 km. The road distance is 183 km.
You can take a bus from Birch-Brea to Silverado St & Herschel Av via Ring-Brea Mall, Santa Ana Bus Stop, San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop, and Old Town Transit Center in around 5h 11m.