There are 6 ways to get from Brea to Sacramento by plane, bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, bus, or bus (Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Long Beach Airport
best- Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane LGB - SMF
2h 20m$153–564Bus via Greenfield (Flixbus)
cheapest- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Bakersfieldbus FlixBus 2007
- Take the bus from Bakersfield to Sacramento Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2007
13h 18m$70–112Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Sacramentotrain Coast Starlight
16h 49m$315–493Drive 408 mi
- Drive from Brea to Sacramentocar 408 mi
6h 49m$75–108Line 286 bus to Ontario International Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Brea Mall to Pomona Transit Centerbus
- Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane ONT - SMF
4h 37m$166–612Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Santa Ana Bus Stop to Sacramento Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0831
13h 37m$84–124
Brea to Sacramento by bus and train (Flixbus)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Brea to Sacramento is to bus via Greenfield which costs $70 - $120 and takes 13h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Brea to Sacramento is to fly which takes 2h 20m and costs $150 - $600.
No, there is no direct bus from Brea to Sacramento station. However, there are services departing from Brea-Birch and arriving at Sacramento Bus Station via Los Angeles Union Station and Bakersfield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 18m.
No, there is no direct train from Brea station to Sacramento. However, there are services departing from Fullerton Amtrak Station and arriving at Sacramento via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 49m.
The distance between Brea and Sacramento is 421 miles. The road distance is 410.4 miles.
The best way to get from Brea to Sacramento without a car is to bus via Greenfield which takes 13h 18m and costs $70 - $120.
It takes approximately 2h 20m to get from Brea to Sacramento, including transfers.
Brea to Sacramento bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Los Angeles Union Station.
Brea to Sacramento train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Los Angeles station.
The best way to get from Brea to Sacramento is to fly which takes 2h 20m and costs $150 - $600. Alternatively, you can bus via Greenfield, which costs $70 - $120 and takes 13h 18m, you could also train, which costs $310 - $500 and takes 16h 49m.
What companies run services between Brea, CA, USA and Sacramento, CA, USA?
Southwest Airlines flies from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Brea-Birch to Sacramento Bus Station via Buena Park Metrolink Station Zone 2, Buena Park, L.A. Union Station, Los Angeles Union Station, and Bakersfield in around 13h 18m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Long Beach Airport to Sacramento International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–470
Flights from Long Beach Airport to Sacramento International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $95–550
Flights from Ontario International Airport to Sacramento International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–340
Flights from Ontario International Airport to Sacramento International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–380
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Ontario International Airport to Sacramento International Airport via San Francisco
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–350
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Los Angeles to Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 58m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $300–470
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Bakersfield
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $16–25
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Bakersfield to Sacramento Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–75
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1 800-743-3463
- [email protected]
- Website
- Foothill Transit
Bus from Brea Mall to Pomona Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–6
- Website
- Foothill Transit
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Santa Ana Bus Stop to Sacramento Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $80–120
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Brea to Sacramento bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Bakersfield station.
Brea to Sacramento train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Sacramento station.
Yes, the driving distance between Brea to Sacramento is 410 miles. It takes approximately 6h 49m to drive from Brea to Sacramento.
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