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

The cheapest way to get from San Marcos to Brea is to drive which costs $14 - $21 and takes 1h 22m.

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

The fastest way to get from San Marcos to Brea is to drive which takes 1h 22m and costs $14 - $21.

Is there a direct bus between San Marcos and Brea?

No, there is no direct bus from San Marcos to Brea. However, there are services departing from Mission Rd & Pico Av and arriving at Brea-Imperial via Vista Transit Center Stall 5, Oceanside and Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 4. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 15m.

Is there a direct train between San Marcos and Brea?

No, there is no direct train from San Marcos station to Brea station. However, there are services departing from San Marcos Civic Center Station and arriving at Fullerton Amtrak Station via Oceanside. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 41m.

How far is it from San Marcos to Brea?

The distance between San Marcos and Brea is 83 miles. The road distance is 78.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from San Marcos to Brea without a car is to tram and train which takes 3h 41m and costs $14 - $23.

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

It takes approximately 3h 41m to get from San Marcos to Brea, including transfers.

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

San Marcos to Brea bus services, operated by North County Transit, depart from Vista Transit Center Stall 5 station.

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

San Marcos to Brea train services, operated by North County Transit, depart from San Marcos Civic Center Station.

Where does the San Marcos to Brea bus arrive?

San Marcos to Brea bus services, operated by North County Transit, arrive at Oceanside Transit Center Stall 10 station.

Where does the San Marcos to Brea train arrive?

San Marcos to Brea train services, operated by North County Transit, arrive at Oceanside Transit Center station.

Can I drive from San Marcos to Brea?

Yes, the driving distance between San Marcos to Brea is 79 miles. It takes approximately 1h 22m to drive from San Marcos to Brea.

Where can I stay near Brea?

There are 945+ hotels available in Brea.

San Marcos to Brea - 3 ways to travel via train, tram, line 303 bus, and bus

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

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Tram, train
best
1. Take the tram from San Marcos Civic Center Station to Oceanside Transit Centertram Sprinter
2. Take the train from Oceanside to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain Pacific Surfliner
3h 41m
$14–22
Line 303 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Vista Transit Center Stall 5 to Oceanside Transit Center Stall 10bus 303 / ...
2. Take the bus from Oceanside to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
5h 15m
$26–37
Drive 78.3 mi
1. Drive from San Marcos to Breacar 78.3 mi
1h 22m
$15–21

San Marcos to Brea by tram, train, and bus

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3h 41mAverage Duration

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Distance: 82.4 mi
Duration: 3h 41m

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

You can take a bus from Mission Rd & Pico Av to Brea-Imperial via Vista Transit Center Stall 5, Oceanside Transit Center Stall 10, Oceanside, Fullerton Amtrak Station, and Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 4 in around 5h 15m.

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