There are 7 ways to get from Burbank Airport (BUR) to Brea by train, bus, rideshare, car, taxi, or subway
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Train, line 143 bus
best- Take the train from Burbank Airport - South to L.A. Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Fullertontrain
- Take the bus from Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 4 to Brea-Imperialbus 143
2h 49m$16–22Drive 37.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Burbank Airport (BUR) to Breacar 37.2 mi
49 min$7–10Train, bus, line 143 bus
- Take the train from Burbank - Downtown to L.A. Union Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Los Angeles to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus
- Take the bus from Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 4 to Brea-Imperialbus 143
3h 47m$18–25Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Burbank-BUR to Brea37.2 mi
49 minTaxi
- Take the taxi from Burbank Airport (BUR) to Breataxi 37.2 mi
49 min$150–180Subway, train via Los Angeles
- Take the subway from North Hollywood Station to Union Station - Metro B & D Linessubway Metro B Line
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain Pacific Surfliner
3h 11m$11–21Subway, train
- Take the subway from North Hollywood Station to Union Station - Metro B & D Linessubway Metro B Line
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Fullertontrain OC Line / ...
3h 17m$11–15
Burbank Airport (BUR) to Brea by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Burbank Airport (BUR) to Brea is to drive which costs $6 - $10 and takes 49 min.
The fastest way to get from Burbank Airport (BUR) to Brea is to drive which takes 49 min and costs $6 - $10.
No, there is no direct train from Burbank Airport (BUR) station to Brea station. However, there are services departing from North Hollywood Station and arriving at Fullerton Amtrak Station via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 11m.
The distance between Burbank Airport (BUR) and Brea is 42 miles. The road distance is 37.4 miles.
The best way to get from Burbank Airport (BUR) to Brea without a car is to train and line 143 bus which takes 2h 49m and costs $15 - $23.
It takes approximately 2h 49m to get from Burbank Airport (BUR) to Brea, including transfers.
Burbank Airport (BUR) to Brea train services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, depart from North Hollywood Station.
Burbank Airport (BUR) to Brea train services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, arrive at Union Station - Metro B & D Lines.
Yes, the driving distance between Burbank Airport (BUR) to Brea is 37 miles. It takes approximately 49 min to drive from Burbank Airport (BUR) to Brea.
There are 951+ hotels available in Brea.
What companies run services between Burbank Airport (BUR), USA and Brea, CA, USA?
There is no direct connection from Burbank Airport (BUR) to Brea. However, you can take the train to L.A. Union Station, take the train to Fullerton, walk to Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 4, then take the line 143 bus to Brea-Imperial. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Empire / Burbank Airport Transit Center to Brea-Imperial via Burbank Station, Burbank - Downtown, L.A. Union Station, Los Angeles, Fullerton Amtrak Station, and Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 4 in around 3h 47m.
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from Burbank Airport - South to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $6–10
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
Train from L.A. Union Station to Fullerton
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–11
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
Train from Burbank - Downtown to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $6–9
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
Train from L.A. Union Station to Fullerton
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–11
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- [email protected]
- Website
- metro.net
Subway from North Hollywood Station to Union Station - Metro B & D Lines
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
Subway from North Hollywood Station to Union Station - Metro B & D Lines
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Los Angeles to Fullerton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–17
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 714-560-6282
- Website
- octa.net
Bus from Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 4 to Brea-Imperial
- Ave. Duration
- 19 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Schedules at
- octa.net
Bus from Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 4 to Brea-Imperial
- Ave. Duration
- 19 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Schedules at
- octa.net
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Los Angeles to Fullerton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Estimated price
- $150–180
Independent Cab Co.
- Phone
- +1 800-521-8294
Taxi Service Yellow Cab
- Phone
- +1 323-980-6060
- Website
- taxislacounty.com
United Independent Taxi
- Phone
- +1 800-822-8294
- Website
- unitedtaxi.com
Beverly Hills Cab Co
- Phone
- +1 800-273-6611
- Website
- beverlyhillscabco.com
Rosie Taxi Cab
- Phone
- +1 805-258-8937
- Website
- rosietaxicab.com
United Taxi Beverly Hills
- Phone
- +1 800-521-8294
- Website
- unitedtaxi.com
LA City Cab
- Phone
- +1 888-248-9222
- Website
- lacitycab.com
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