There are 4 ways to get from Brea to San Diego Airport (SAN) by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), rideshare, or car
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain Pacific Surfliner
3h 51m$32–67Line 59 bus, bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Ring-Brea Mall to The Depot At Santa Ana Dock 3bus 59
- Take the bus from Santa Ana Bus Stop to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0831
4h 42m$16–29Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Brea to San Diego-SAN101.2 mi
1h 47mDrive 101.2 mi
- Drive from Brea to San Diego Airport (SAN)car 101.2 mi
1h 47m$19–27
Brea to San Diego Airport (SAN) by bus and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Brea to San Diego Airport (SAN) is to line 59 bus and bus which costs $16 - $29 and takes 4h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Brea to San Diego Airport (SAN) is to drive which takes 1h 47m and costs $18 - $27.
No, there is no direct bus from Brea to San Diego Airport (SAN). However, there are services departing from Birch-Brea and arriving at Terminal 1 Transportation Island via Ring-Brea Mall, Santa Ana Bus Stop and Old Town Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 42m.
No, there is no direct train from Brea station to San Diego Airport (SAN). However, there are services departing from Fullerton Amtrak Station and arriving at San Diego Old Town Transportation Center via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 51m.
The distance between Brea and San Diego Airport (SAN) is 108 miles. The road distance is 101.8 miles.
The best way to get from Brea to San Diego Airport (SAN) without a car is to train which takes 3h 51m and costs $30 - $70.
It takes approximately 3h 51m to get from Brea to San Diego Airport (SAN), including transfers.
Brea to San Diego Airport (SAN) bus services, operated by OCTA, depart from Ring-Brea Mall station.
Brea to San Diego Airport (SAN) train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Fullerton Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Brea to San Diego Airport (SAN) is to train which takes 3h 51m and costs $30 - $70. Alternatively, you can line 59 bus and bus, which costs $16 - $29 and takes 4h 42m.
What companies run services between Brea, CA, USA and San Diego Airport (SAN), USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to San Diego Old Town Transportation Center hourly. Tickets cost $30–65 and the journey takes 2h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Birch-Brea to Terminal 1 Transportation Island via Ring-Brea Mall, Santa Ana Bus Stop, San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop, and Old Town Transit Center in around 4h 42m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to San Diego Old Town Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- Amtrak
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- Phone
- +1 714-560-6282
- Website
- octa.net
Bus from Ring-Brea Mall to The Depot At Santa Ana Dock 3
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Schedules at
- octa.net
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 San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $12–25
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Santa Ana Bus Stop to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $13–22
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Brea to San Diego-SAN
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Brea to San Diego Airport (SAN) bus services, operated by OCTA, arrive at The Depot At Santa Ana Dock 3 station.
Brea to San Diego Airport (SAN) train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Diego Old Town Transportation Center station.
Yes, the driving distance between Brea to San Diego Airport (SAN) is 102 miles. It takes approximately 1h 47m to drive from Brea to San Diego Airport (SAN).
There are 1886+ hotels available in San Diego Airport (SAN).
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Brea and San Diego Airport (SAN). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.