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

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

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

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

Is there a direct bus between Brea and San Diego?

No, there is no direct bus from Brea to San Diego. However, there are services departing from Birch-Brea and arriving at San Diego via Ring-Brea Mall and Santa Ana Bus Stop. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 22m.

How far is it from Brea to San Diego?

The distance between Brea and San Diego is 107 miles. The road distance is 101.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Brea to San Diego without a car is to train which takes 3h 43m and costs $35 - $36.

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

It takes approximately 3h 43m to get from Brea to San Diego, including transfers.

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

Brea to San Diego bus services, operated by OCTA, depart from Ring-Brea Mall station.

Train or bus from Brea to San Diego?

The best way to get from Brea to San Diego is to train which takes 3h 43m and costs $35 - $36. Alternatively, you can line 59 bus and bus, which costs $20 - $40 and takes 4h 22m.

Where does the Brea to San Diego bus arrive?

Brea to San Diego bus services, operated by OCTA, arrive at The Depot At Santa Ana Dock 3 station.

Can I drive from Brea to San Diego?

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

Where can I stay near San Diego?

There are 1079+ hotels available in San Diego.

Brea to San Diego - 4 ways to travel via train, line 59 bus, bus, car

There are 4 ways to get from Brea to San Diego by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, train, or plane

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Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to San DiegoPacific Surfliner
3h 43m
$35–36
Drive 101 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Brea to San Diego101 mi
1h 46m
$19–27
Line 59 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Ring-Brea Mall to The Depot At Santa Ana Dock 359
2. Take the bus from Santa Ana Bus Stop to San DiegoFlixBus 2017
4h 22m
$20–39
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Fullerton to L.A. Union Station
2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)LAX - SAN
4h 12m
$99–395

Brea to San Diego by bus and train (Amtrak)

77Weekly Services

3h 43mAverage Duration

$35Cheapest Price

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Distance: 106.5 mi
Duration: 3h 43m

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

Amtrak operates a train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to San Diego every 2 hours. Tickets cost $33–34 and the journey takes 2h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Birch-Brea to San Diego via Ring-Brea Mall and Santa Ana Bus Stop in around 4h 22m.

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