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How to get fromBrea to San Diegoby train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus) or car

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

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to San DiegotrainPacific Surfliner
    3h 43m
    $34–35
  2. Drive 101 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Brea to San Diegocar101 mi
    1h 47m
    $19–27
  3. Line 59 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from Ring-Brea Mall to The Depot At Santa Ana Dock 3bus59
    2. Take the bus from Santa Ana Bus Stop to San DiegobusFlixBus 2017
    4h 22m
    $20–44

Brea to San Diego by bus and train (Amtrak)

Calendar77Weekly Services
Duration3h 43mAverage Duration
Ticket$34Cheapest Price
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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 $32–33 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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