What is the cheapest way to get from Dana Point to Brea?

The cheapest way to get from Dana Point to Brea is to line 1 bus and line 57 bus which costs $4 and takes 2h 57m.

What is the fastest way to get from Dana Point to Brea?

The fastest way to get from Dana Point to Brea is to drive which takes 46 min and costs $6 - $10.

Is there a direct bus between Dana Point and Brea?

No, there is no direct bus from Dana Point to Brea. However, there are services departing from Pacific Coast-Golden Lantern and arriving at State College-Imperial via Newport Trans Ctr Dock 4. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 57m.

How far is it from Dana Point to Brea?

The distance between Dana Point and Brea is 39 miles. The road distance is 37.7 miles.

How do I travel from Dana Point to Brea without a car?

The best way to get from Dana Point to Brea without a car is to train and line 143 bus which takes 2h 37m and costs $12 - $15.

How long does it take to get from Dana Point to Brea?

It takes approximately 2h 37m to get from Dana Point to Brea, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dana Point to Brea bus from?

Dana Point to Brea bus services, operated by OCTA, depart from Pacific Coast-Golden Lantern station.

Where does the Dana Point to Brea bus arrive?

Dana Point to Brea bus services, operated by OCTA, arrive at Newport Trans Ctr Dock 5 station.

Can I drive from Dana Point to Brea?

Yes, the driving distance between Dana Point to Brea is 38 miles. It takes approximately 46 min to drive from Dana Point to Brea.

Where can I stay near Brea?

There are 912+ hotels available in Brea.

Dana Point to Brea - 4 ways to travel via train, line 143 bus, and line 1 bus

There are 4 ways to get from Dana Point to Brea by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train, line 143 bus
best
1. Take the train from San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain Pacific Surfliner
2. Take the bus from Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 4 to Brea-Imperialbus 143
2h 37m
$12–15
Line 1 bus, line 57 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Pacific Coast-Golden Lantern to Newport Trans Ctr Dock 5bus 1
2. Take the bus from Newport Trans Ctr Dock 4 to State College-Imperialbus 57
2h 57m
$4
Drive 37.4 mi
1. Drive from Dana Point to Breacar 37.4 mi
46 min
$7–10
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Dana Point to Breataxi 37.4 mi
46 min
$130–170

Dana Point to Brea by bus and train

104Weekly Services

2h 37mAverage Duration

$12Cheapest Price

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Distance: 39.3 mi
Duration: 2h 37m

What companies run services between Dana Point, CA, USA and Brea, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Pacific Coast-Golden Lantern to State College-Imperial via Newport Trans Ctr Dock 4 in around 2h 57m.

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