What is the cheapest way to get from Brea to Santa Barbara?

The cheapest way to get from Brea to Santa Barbara is to drive which costs $21 - $35 and takes 2h 13m.

What is the fastest way to get from Brea to Santa Barbara?

The fastest way to get from Brea to Santa Barbara is to drive which takes 2h 13m and costs $21 - $35.

Is there a direct bus between Brea and Santa Barbara?

No, there is no direct bus from Brea to Santa Barbara. However, there are services departing from Brea-Imperial and arriving at Santa Barbara Bus Stop via Fullerton Amtrak Station and Los Angeles Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 15m.

How far is it from Brea to Santa Barbara?

The distance between Brea and Santa Barbara is 132 miles. The road distance is 119.3 miles.

How do I travel from Brea to Santa Barbara without a car?

The best way to get from Brea to Santa Barbara without a car is to train which takes 4h 51m and costs $30 - $75.

How long does it take to get from Brea to Santa Barbara?

It takes approximately 4h 51m to get from Brea to Santa Barbara, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Brea to Santa Barbara bus from?

Brea to Santa Barbara bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Fullerton Amtrak Station.

Train or bus from Brea to Santa Barbara?

The best way to get from Brea to Santa Barbara is to train which takes 4h 51m and costs $30 - $75. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 5h 15m.

Where does the Brea to Santa Barbara bus arrive?

Brea to Santa Barbara bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.

Can I drive from Brea to Santa Barbara?

Yes, the driving distance between Brea to Santa Barbara is 119 miles. It takes approximately 2h 13m to drive from Brea to Santa Barbara.

Where can I stay near Santa Barbara?

There are 284+ hotels available in Santa Barbara.

Brea to Santa Barbara - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Santa BarbaraPacific Surfliner
4h 51m
$32–72
Drive 118.6 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Brea to Santa Barbara118.6 mi
2h 13m
$22–32
Bus
1. Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Los AngelesAmtrak Thruway Connecting Service
2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Barbara Bus StopFlixBus 2005
5h 15m

Brea to Santa Barbara by bus and train (Amtrak)

37Weekly Services

4h 51mAverage Duration

$32Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 131.7 mi
Duration: 4h 51m

What companies run services between Brea, CA, USA and Santa Barbara, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Santa Barbara 5 times a day. Tickets cost $30–70 and the journey takes 3h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Brea-Imperial to Santa Barbara Bus Stop via Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 4, Fullerton Amtrak Station, Los Angeles, and Los Angeles Union Station in around 5h 15m.

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