There are 4 ways to get from San Diego Airport (SAN) to Brea by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), rideshare, or car
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain Pacific Surfliner
4h 20m$32–67Drive 101.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from San Diego Airport (SAN) to Breacar 101.6 mi
1h 48m$19–27Bus (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from San Diego to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
4h 47m$34–57Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from San Diego-SAN to Brea101.6 mi
1h 48m
San Diego Airport (SAN) to Brea by bus and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from San Diego Airport (SAN) to Brea is to drive which costs $18 - $27 and takes 1h 48m.
The fastest way to get from San Diego Airport (SAN) to Brea is to drive which takes 1h 48m and costs $18 - $27.
No, there is no direct bus from San Diego Airport (SAN) to Brea. However, there are services departing from N Harbor Dr & Harbor Island Dr and arriving at Brea-Imperial via San Diego and Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 4. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 47m.
No, there is no direct train from San Diego Airport (SAN) to Brea station. However, there are services departing from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center and arriving at Fullerton Amtrak Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 20m.
The distance between San Diego Airport (SAN) and Brea is 110 miles. The road distance is 102.2 miles.
The best way to get from San Diego Airport (SAN) to Brea without a car is to train which takes 4h 20m and costs $30 - $70.
It takes approximately 4h 20m to get from San Diego Airport (SAN) to Brea, including transfers.
San Diego Airport (SAN) to Brea bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Diego station.
San Diego Airport (SAN) to Brea train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center station.
The best way to get from San Diego Airport (SAN) to Brea is to train which takes 4h 20m and costs $30 - $70. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $30 - $60 and takes 4h 47m.
What companies run services between San Diego Airport (SAN), USA and Brea, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Fullerton Amtrak Station hourly. Tickets cost $30–65 and the journey takes 2h 10m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a bus from San Diego to Fullerton Amtrak Station once daily. Tickets cost $30–50 and the journey takes 2h 40m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Fullerton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- Amtrak
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Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from San Diego to Fullerton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Website
- Amtrak
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from San Diego-SAN to Brea
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
San Diego Airport (SAN) to Brea bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Fullerton Amtrak Station.
San Diego Airport (SAN) to Brea train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Fullerton Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between San Diego Airport (SAN) to Brea is 102 miles. It takes approximately 1h 48m to drive from San Diego Airport (SAN) to Brea.
There are 869+ hotels available in Brea.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between San Diego Airport (SAN) and Brea. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.