There are 7 ways to get from Brea to Fresno by bus (Amtrak), car, bus, train, plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or bus (Flixbus)
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Bus (Amtrak)
best- Take the bus from Los Angeles to Fresnobus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
7h 35m$73–117Bus via San Fernando
cheapest- Take the bus from Los Angeles - Pacoima to Fresno, CAbus Nogales
8h 50m$37–58Drive 242.8 mi
- Drive from Brea to Fresnocar 242.8 mi
4h 10m$45–64Line 143 bus, train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Brea-Imperial to Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 4bus
- Take the train from Fullerton to L.A. Union Stationtrain
- Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT)plane LAX - FAT
5h 54m$407–677Bus via Buena Park Metrolink Station Zone 2
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Fresno Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0810 / ...
7h 43m$39–77Bus via Buena Park Metrolink Station Zone 2 #2 (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Downtown to Fresno Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2006 / ...
7h 48m$39–67Train to San Diego International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain
- Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT)plane SAN - FAT
7h 18m$109–313
Brea to Fresno by bus and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Brea to Fresno is to bus via San Fernando which costs $35 - $60 and takes 8h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Brea to Fresno is to drive which takes 4h 10m and costs $40 - $65.
No, there is no direct bus from Brea to Fresno. However, there are services departing from Brea-Imperial and arriving at Fresno via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 35m.
The distance between Brea and Fresno is 261 miles. The road distance is 244.2 miles.
The best way to get from Brea to Fresno without a car is to bus which takes 7h 35m and costs $70 - $120.
It takes approximately 7h 35m to get from Brea to Fresno, including transfers.
Brea to Fresno bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Los Angeles station.
Brea to Fresno bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Fresno station.
Yes, the driving distance between Brea to Fresno is 244 miles. It takes approximately 4h 10m to drive from Brea to Fresno.
There are 142+ hotels available in Fresno.
What companies run services between Brea, CA, USA and Fresno, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a bus from Los Angeles to Fresno once daily. Tickets cost $65–100 and the journey takes 4h 44m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Fresno Yosemite International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–230
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Fresno Yosemite International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $45–260
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from Fullerton to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–11
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Los Angeles to Fresno
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 44m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–100
- Website
- Amtrak
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