What is the cheapest way to get from San Luis Obispo to Brea?

The cheapest way to get from San Luis Obispo to Brea is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 4h.

What is the fastest way to get from San Luis Obispo to Brea?

The fastest way to get from San Luis Obispo to Brea is to drive which takes 4h and costs $35 - $55.

Is there a direct bus between San Luis Obispo and Brea?

No, there is no direct bus from San Luis Obispo to Brea. However, there are services departing from San Luis Obispo Railroad Museum and arriving at Brea-Imperial via Los Angeles and Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 4. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 47m.

Is there a direct train between San Luis Obispo and Brea?

No, there is no direct train from San Luis Obispo to Brea station. However, there are services departing from San Luis Obispo and arriving at Fullerton Amtrak Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 19m.

How far is it from San Luis Obispo to Brea?

The distance between San Luis Obispo and Brea is 216 miles. The road distance is 210.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from San Luis Obispo to Brea without a car is to bus which takes 6h 47m and costs $40 - $65.

How long does it take to get from San Luis Obispo to Brea?

It takes approximately 6h 47m to get from San Luis Obispo to Brea, including transfers.

Where do I catch the San Luis Obispo to Brea bus from?

San Luis Obispo to Brea bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from San Luis Obispo Railroad Museum station.

Where do I catch the San Luis Obispo to Brea train from?

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

Train or bus from San Luis Obispo to Brea?

The best way to get from San Luis Obispo to Brea is to bus which takes 6h 47m and costs $40 - $65. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $80 - $170 and takes 7h 19m.

Where does the San Luis Obispo to Brea bus arrive?

San Luis Obispo to Brea bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Los Angeles Union Station.

Where does the San Luis Obispo to Brea train arrive?

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

Can I drive from San Luis Obispo to Brea?

Yes, the driving distance between San Luis Obispo to Brea is 211 miles. It takes approximately 4h to drive from San Luis Obispo to Brea.

Where can I stay near Brea?

There are 966+ hotels available in Brea.

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There are 5 ways to get from San Luis Obispo to Brea by bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, plane, train, or bus

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Bus (Flixbus)
best
1. Take the bus from San Luis Obispo Railroad Museum to Los Angeles Union Stationbus FlixBus 2005
6h 47m
$41–65
Drive 209.3 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from San Luis Obispo to Breacar 209.3 mi
4h
$39–56
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from San Luis Obispo to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain Pacific Surfliner
7h 19m
$82–164
Fly to Los Angeles International Airport, train, line 143 bus
1. Fly from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane SBP - LAX
2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Fullertontrain
3. Take the bus from Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 4 to Brea-Imperialbus
5h 57m
$236–468
Fly to San Diego International Airport, train
1. Fly from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane SBP - SAN
2. Take the train from San Diego to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain
7h 14m
$204–428

San Luis Obispo to Brea by bus and foot (Flixbus)

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6h 47mAverage Duration

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Distance: 214.9 mi
Duration: 6h 47m

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

Flixbus USA operates a bus from San Luis Obispo Railroad Museum to Los Angeles Union Station 4 times a week. Tickets cost $30–55 and the journey takes 4h 15m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from San Luis Obispo to Fullerton Amtrak Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $80–170 and the journey takes 6h 27m.

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