What is the cheapest way to get from Bakersfield to Brea?

The cheapest way to get from Bakersfield to Brea is to drive which costs $24 - $40 and takes 2h 31m.

What is the fastest way to get from Bakersfield to Brea?

The fastest way to get from Bakersfield to Brea is to drive which takes 2h 31m and costs $24 - $40.

Is there a direct bus between Bakersfield and Brea?

No, there is no direct bus from Bakersfield to Brea. However, there are services departing from Bakersfield and arriving at Brea-Imperial via Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 4. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 52m.

How far is it from Bakersfield to Brea?

The distance between Bakersfield and Brea is 145 miles. The road distance is 135.4 miles.

How do I travel from Bakersfield to Brea without a car?

The best way to get from Bakersfield to Brea without a car is to bus which takes 3h 52m and costs $50 - $75.

How long does it take to get from Bakersfield to Brea?

It takes approximately 3h 52m to get from Bakersfield to Brea, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bakersfield to Brea bus from?

Bakersfield to Brea bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Bakersfield station.

Where does the Bakersfield to Brea bus arrive?

Bakersfield to Brea bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Fullerton Amtrak Station.

Can I drive from Bakersfield to Brea?

Yes, the driving distance between Bakersfield to Brea is 135 miles. It takes approximately 2h 31m to drive from Bakersfield to Brea.

Where can I stay near Brea?

There are 896+ hotels available in Brea.

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There are 5 ways to get from Bakersfield to Brea by bus (Amtrak), car, plane, train, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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Bus (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the bus from Bakersfield to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
3h 52m
$51–71
Drive 134.6 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Bakersfield to Breacar 134.6 mi
2h 31m
$25–36
Fly, train
1. Fly from Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane BFL - LAX
2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Fullertontrain
4h 28m
$64–244
Bus, line 129 bus
1. Take the bus from Bakersfield Train Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus Greyhound US0810 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buena Park Metrolink Station Zone 2 to Birch-Breabus 129
4h 30m
$26–44
Bus via Los Angeles (Amtrak)
1. Take the bus from Bakersfield to Los Angelesbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
4h 46m
$50–74

Bakersfield to Brea by bus (Amtrak)

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3h 52mAverage Duration

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Distance: 143.8 mi
Duration: 3h 52m

What companies run services between Bakersfield, CA, USA and Brea, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a bus from Bakersfield to Fullerton Amtrak Station once daily. Tickets cost $45–70 and the journey takes 3h.

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