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How to get fromBrea to Rancho Santa Margaritaby bus, train, car, or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Brea to Rancho Santa Margarita by bus, train, car, or taxi

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  1. Line 143 bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Brea-Imperial to Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 4bus bus 143
    2. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Irvinetrain train Pacific Surfliner
    1h 34m
    $39–52

  2. Drive 30.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Brea to Rancho Santa Margaritacar car 30.4 mi
    35 min
    $6–8

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Brea to Rancho Santa Margaritataxi taxi 30.4 mi
    35 min
    $110–140

  4. Line 83 bus, line 89 bus

    1. Take the bus from Harbor-East Shuttle Area to Laguna Hills Trans Ctr Dock 6bus bus 83
    2. Take the bus from Laguna Hills Trans Ctr Dock 4 to Santa Margarita-Avd Empresabus bus 89
    3h 15m
    $8

Brea to Rancho Santa Margarita by bus

Calendar147Weekly Buses
Duration3h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$8Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 33.9 mi
  • Duration: 1h 34m

What companies run services between Brea, CA, USA and Rancho Santa Margarita, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Brea-Imperial to Santa Margarita-Avd Empresa via Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 1, Harbor-East Shuttle Area, and Laguna Hills Trans Ctr Dock 4 in around 3h 15m.

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