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

The cheapest way to get from Brea to Carlsbad is to train which costs $12 - $16 and takes 2h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Brea to Carlsbad is to drive which takes 1h 11m and costs $12 - $18.

Is there a direct bus between Brea and Carlsbad?

No, there is no direct bus from Brea to Carlsbad station. However, there are services departing from Birch-Brea and arriving at Carlsbad Village Station Stall 5 via Ring-Brea Mall, Santa Ana and Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 7m.

Is there a direct train between Brea and Carlsbad?

No, there is no direct train from Brea station to Carlsbad. However, there are services departing from Fullerton Amtrak Station and arriving at Oceanside via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 30m.

How far is it from Brea to Carlsbad?

The distance between Brea and Carlsbad is 66 miles. The road distance is 67.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Brea to Carlsbad without a car is to train which takes 2h 30m and costs $12 - $16.

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

It takes approximately 2h 30m to get from Brea to Carlsbad, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Brea to Carlsbad bus from?

Brea to Carlsbad bus services, operated by OCTA, depart from Ring-Brea Mall station.

Where do I catch the Brea to Carlsbad train from?

Brea to Carlsbad train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Fullerton Amtrak Station.

Train or bus from Brea to Carlsbad?

The best way to get from Brea to Carlsbad is to train which takes 2h 30m and costs $12 - $16. Alternatively, you can line 59 bus and bus, which costs $13 - $24 and takes 4h 7m.

Where does the Brea to Carlsbad bus arrive?

Brea to Carlsbad bus services, operated by OCTA, arrive at The Depot At Santa Ana Dock 3 station.

Where does the Brea to Carlsbad train arrive?

Brea to Carlsbad train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Oceanside station.

Can I drive from Brea to Carlsbad?

Yes, the driving distance between Brea to Carlsbad is 68 miles. It takes approximately 1h 11m to drive from Brea to Carlsbad.

Where can I stay near Carlsbad?

There are 879+ hotels available in Carlsbad.

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There are 3 ways to get from Brea to Carlsbad by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), or car

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1. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Oceansidetrain Pacific Surfliner
2h 30m
$12–16
Line 59 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Ring-Brea Mall to The Depot At Santa Ana Dock 3bus 59
2. Take the bus from Santa Ana to Oceansidebus Los Angeles
4h 7m
$13–24
Drive 67.4 mi
1. Drive from Brea to Carlsbadcar 67.4 mi
1h 11m
$13–18

Brea to Carlsbad by bus and train

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2h 30mAverage Duration

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Distance: 65.6 mi
Duration: 2h 30m

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

Amtrak operates a train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Oceanside hourly. Tickets cost $19–45 and the journey takes 1h 26m. Metrolink Trains also services this route 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Birch-Brea to Carlsbad Village Station Stall 5 via Ring-Brea Mall, The Depot At Santa Ana Dock 3, Santa Ana, Oceanside, and Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8 in around 4h 7m.

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