What is the cheapest way to get from Brea to San Diego?

The cheapest way to get from Brea to San Diego is to drive which costs $18 - $27 and takes 1h 47m.

What is the fastest way to get from Brea to San Diego?

The fastest way to get from Brea to San Diego is to drive which takes 1h 47m and costs $18 - $27.

Is there a direct bus between Brea and San Diego?

No, there is no direct bus from Brea to San Diego. However, there are services departing from Birch-Brea and arriving at San Diego via Ring-Brea Mall and Santa Ana Bus Stop. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 17m.

Is there a direct train between Brea and San Diego?

No, there is no direct train from Brea station to San Diego. However, there are services departing from Fullerton Amtrak Station and arriving at San Diego via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 41m.

How far is it from Brea to San Diego?

The distance between Brea and San Diego is 107 miles. The road distance is 101.7 miles.

How do I travel from Brea to San Diego without a car?

The best way to get from Brea to San Diego without a car is to train which takes 3h 41m and costs $30 - $75.

How long does it take to get from Brea to San Diego?

It takes approximately 3h 41m to get from Brea to San Diego, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Brea to San Diego bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Brea to San Diego train from?

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

Train or bus from Brea to San Diego?

The best way to get from Brea to San Diego is to train which takes 3h 41m and costs $30 - $75. Alternatively, you can line 59 bus and bus, which costs $30 - $50 and takes 4h 17m.

Where does the Brea to San Diego bus arrive?

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

Where does the Brea to San Diego train arrive?

Brea to San Diego train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Diego station.

Can I drive from Brea to San Diego?

Yes, the driving distance between Brea to San Diego is 102 miles. It takes approximately 1h 47m to drive from Brea to San Diego.

Where can I stay near San Diego?

There are 2187+ hotels available in San Diego.

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There are 3 ways to get from Brea to San Diego by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), or car

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Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to San Diegotrain Pacific Surfliner
3h 41m
$32–72
Drive 101.1 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Brea to San Diegocar 101.1 mi
1h 47m
$19–27
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 Bus Stop to San Diegobus FlixBus 2017
4h 17m
$34–49

Brea to San Diego by bus and train (Amtrak)

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3h 41mAverage Duration

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Distance: 106.5 mi
Duration: 3h 41m

What companies run services between Brea, CA, USA and San Diego, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to San Diego hourly. Tickets cost $30–70 and the journey takes 2h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Birch-Brea to San Diego via Ring-Brea Mall and Santa Ana Bus Stop in around 4h 17m.

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