What is the cheapest way to get from San Diego to Brea?

The cheapest way to get from San Diego to Brea is to drive which costs $18 - $27 and takes 1h 46m.

What is the fastest way to get from San Diego to Brea?

The fastest way to get from San Diego to Brea is to drive which takes 1h 46m and costs $18 - $27.

Is there a direct bus between San Diego and Brea?

No, there is no direct bus from San Diego to Brea. However, there are services departing from San Diego and arriving at Brea-Imperial via Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 4. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 32m.

Is there a direct train between San Diego and Brea?

No, there is no direct train from San Diego to Brea station. However, there are services departing from San Diego and arriving at Fullerton Amtrak Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 11m.

How far is it from San Diego to Brea?

The distance between San Diego and Brea is 107 miles. The road distance is 101.7 miles.

How do I travel from San Diego to Brea without a car?

The best way to get from San Diego to Brea without a car is to train which takes 3h 11m and costs $35 - $70.

How long does it take to get from San Diego to Brea?

It takes approximately 3h 11m to get from San Diego to Brea, including transfers.

Where do I catch the San Diego to Brea bus from?

San Diego to Brea bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Diego station.

Where do I catch the San Diego to Brea train from?

San Diego to Brea train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Diego station.

Train or bus from San Diego to Brea?

The best way to get from San Diego to Brea is to train which takes 3h 11m and costs $35 - $70. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $35 - $55 and takes 3h 32m.

Where does the San Diego to Brea bus arrive?

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

Where does the San Diego to Brea train arrive?

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

Can I drive from San Diego to Brea?

Yes, the driving distance between San Diego to Brea is 102 miles. It takes approximately 1h 46m to drive from San Diego to Brea.

Where can I stay near Brea?

There are 947+ hotels available in Brea.

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

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Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from San Diego to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain Pacific Surfliner
3h 11m
$35–69
Drive 101.1 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from San Diego to Breacar 101.1 mi
1h 46m
$19–27
Bus (Amtrak)
1. Take the bus from San Diego to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
3h 32m
$38–52

San Diego to Brea by train and bus (Amtrak)

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3h 11mAverage Duration

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Distance: 106.5 mi
Duration: 3h 11m

What companies run services between San Diego, CA, USA and Brea, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from San Diego to Fullerton Amtrak Station hourly. Tickets cost $30–70 and the journey takes 2h 19m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a bus from San Diego to Fullerton Amtrak Station once daily. Tickets cost $35–50 and the journey takes 2h 40m.

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