What is the cheapest way to get from Carlsbad to Brea?

The cheapest way to get from Carlsbad to Brea is to train which costs $12 - $16 and takes 2h 15m.

What is the fastest way to get from Carlsbad to Brea?

The fastest way to get from Carlsbad to Brea is to drive which takes 1h 11m and costs $12 - $18.

Is there a direct bus between Carlsbad and Brea?

No, there is no direct bus from Carlsbad to Brea. However, there are services departing from Carlsbad Bl & Oak Av and arriving at Brea-Imperial via Oceanside and Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 4. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 47m.

Is there a direct train between Carlsbad and Brea?

No, there is no direct train from Carlsbad to Brea station. However, there are services departing from Oceanside and arriving at Fullerton Amtrak Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 15m.

How far is it from Carlsbad to Brea?

The distance between Carlsbad and Brea is 66 miles. The road distance is 67.8 miles.

How do I travel from Carlsbad to Brea without a car?

The best way to get from Carlsbad to Brea without a car is to train which takes 2h 15m and costs $12 - $16.

How long does it take to get from Carlsbad to Brea?

It takes approximately 2h 15m to get from Carlsbad to Brea, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Carlsbad to Brea bus from?

Carlsbad to Brea bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Oceanside station.

Where do I catch the Carlsbad to Brea train from?

Carlsbad to Brea train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Oceanside station.

Train or bus from Carlsbad to Brea?

The best way to get from Carlsbad to Brea is to train which takes 2h 15m and costs $12 - $16. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $25 - $45 and takes 3h 47m.

Where does the Carlsbad to Brea bus arrive?

Carlsbad to Brea bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Fullerton Amtrak Station.

Where does the Carlsbad to Brea train arrive?

Carlsbad to Brea train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Fullerton Amtrak Station.

Can I drive from Carlsbad to Brea?

Yes, the driving distance between Carlsbad to Brea is 68 miles. It takes approximately 1h 11m to drive from Carlsbad to Brea.

Where can I stay near Brea?

There are 951+ hotels available in Brea.

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

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1. Take the train from Oceanside to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain Pacific Surfliner
2h 15m
$12–16
Bus (Amtrak)
1. Take the bus from Oceanside to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
3h 47m
$26–42
Drive 67.4 mi
1. Drive from Carlsbad to Breacar 67.4 mi
1h 11m
$13–18

Carlsbad to Brea by train and bus

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Distance: 65.6 mi
Duration: 2h 15m

What companies run services between Carlsbad, CA, USA and Brea, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Oceanside to Fullerton Amtrak Station hourly. Tickets cost $19–45 and the journey takes 1h 23m. Metrolink Trains also services this route 3 times a day. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a bus from Oceanside to Fullerton Amtrak Station once daily. Tickets cost $21–35 and the journey takes 1h 40m.

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