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

The cheapest way to get from San Dimas to Brea is to drive which costs $3 - $5 and takes 19 min.

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

The fastest way to get from San Dimas to Brea is to taxi which takes 19 min and costs $60 - $75.

Is there a direct bus between San Dimas and Brea?

No, there is no direct bus from San Dimas to Brea. However, there are services departing from Bonita Ave and San Dimas Ave E and arriving at Brea-Birch via S Campus Dr and Temple Ave W, Pomona Transit Center and Ring-Brea Mall. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 45m.

Is there a direct train between San Dimas and Brea?

No, there is no direct train from San Dimas station to Brea station. However, there are services departing from San Dimas Station and arriving at Fullerton Amtrak Station via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 16m.

How far is it from San Dimas to Brea?

The distance between San Dimas and Brea is 27 miles. The road distance is 16.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from San Dimas to Brea without a car is to line 486 bus and line 286 bus which takes 2h 45m and costs $5 - $20.

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

It takes approximately 2h 45m to get from San Dimas to Brea, including transfers.

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

San Dimas to Brea bus services, operated by Foothill Transit, depart from S Campus Dr and Temple Ave W station.

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

San Dimas to Brea train services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, depart from San Dimas Station.

Where does the San Dimas to Brea bus arrive?

San Dimas to Brea bus services, operated by Foothill Transit, arrive at Pomona Transit Center station.

Where does the San Dimas to Brea train arrive?

San Dimas to Brea train services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, arrive at Union Station - Metro A-Line.

Can I drive from San Dimas to Brea?

Yes, the driving distance between San Dimas to Brea is 17 miles. It takes approximately 19 min to drive from San Dimas to Brea.

Where can I stay near Brea?

There are 952+ hotels available in Brea.

San Dimas to Brea - 4 ways to travel via train, line 486 bus, and line 286 bus

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There are 4 ways to get from San Dimas to Brea by bus, tram, train, taxi, or car

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Line 486 bus, line 286 bus
best
1. Take the bus from S Campus Dr and Temple Ave W to Pomona Transit Centerbus 486 / ...
2. Take the bus from Pomona Transit Center to Brea Mallbus 286
2h 45m
$6–20
Drive 16.7 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from San Dimas to Breacar 16.7 mi
19 min
$3–5
Tram, train
1. Take the tram from San Dimas Station to Union Station - Metro A-Linetram Metro A Line
2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain Pacific Surfliner
3h 16m
$17–25
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from San Dimas to Breataxi 16.7 mi
19 min
$60–75

San Dimas to Brea by bus

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Distance: 26.9 mi
Duration: 2h 45m

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

You can take a bus from Bonita Ave and San Dimas Ave E to Brea-Birch via Temple Ave and S Campus Dr, S Campus Dr and Temple Ave W, Pomona Transit Center, Brea Mall, and Ring-Brea Mall in around 2h 45m.

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