What is the cheapest way to get from Costa Mesa to Brea?

The cheapest way to get from Costa Mesa to Brea is to line 43 bus which costs $4 and takes 2h 24m.

What is the fastest way to get from Costa Mesa to Brea?

The fastest way to get from Costa Mesa to Brea is to drive which takes 26 min and costs $4 - $6.

Is there a direct bus between Costa Mesa and Brea?

No, there is no direct bus from Costa Mesa to Brea. However, there are services departing from Harbor-Bernard and arriving at Brea-Imperial via Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 4. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 24m.

How far is it from Costa Mesa to Brea?

The distance between Costa Mesa and Brea is 23 miles. The road distance is 21.9 miles.

How do I travel from Costa Mesa to Brea without a car?

The best way to get from Costa Mesa to Brea without a car is to line 662 bus and train and line 143 bus which takes 2h 1m and costs $10 - $13.

How long does it take to get from Costa Mesa to Brea?

It takes approximately 2h 1m to get from Costa Mesa to Brea, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Costa Mesa to Brea bus from?

Costa Mesa to Brea bus services, operated by OCTA, depart from Harbor-Bernard station.

Where does the Costa Mesa to Brea bus arrive?

Costa Mesa to Brea bus services, operated by OCTA, arrive at Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 2 station.

Can I drive from Costa Mesa to Brea?

Yes, the driving distance between Costa Mesa to Brea is 22 miles. It takes approximately 26 min to drive from Costa Mesa to Brea.

Where can I stay near Brea?

There are 926+ hotels available in Brea.

Costa Mesa to Brea - 4 ways to travel via train, line 662 bus, and line 143 bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Costa Mesa to Brea by bus, train, car, or taxi

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Line 662 bus, train, line 143 bus
best
1. Take the bus from Oc Fair-Yellow Gate to The Depot At Santa Ana Dock 9bus 662
2. Take the train from Santa Ana to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain
3. Take the bus from Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 4 to Brea-Imperialbus 143
2h 1m
$10–13
Drive 21.8 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Costa Mesa to Breacar 21.8 mi
26 min
$4–6
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Costa Mesa to Breataxi 21.8 mi
26 min
$80–100
Line 43 bus
1. Take the bus from Harbor-Bernard to Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 2bus 43
2h 24m
$4

Costa Mesa to Brea by bus and train

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Distance: 22.7 mi
Duration: 2h 1m

What companies run services between Costa Mesa, CA, USA and Brea, CA, USA?

OCTA operates a bus from Harbor-Bernard to Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 2 every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $1–2 and the journey takes 1h 32m.

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