What is the cheapest way to get from Encinitas to Brea?

The cheapest way to get from Encinitas to Brea is to drive which costs $14 - $21 and takes 1h 21m.

What is the fastest way to get from Encinitas to Brea?

The fastest way to get from Encinitas to Brea is to drive which takes 1h 21m and costs $14 - $21.

Is there a direct bus between Encinitas and Brea?

No, there is no direct bus from Encinitas to Brea. However, there are services departing from Hwy 101 & K St and arriving at Brea-Imperial via Solana Beach Amtrak Station and Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 4. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 14m.

How far is it from Encinitas to Brea?

The distance between Encinitas and Brea is 77 miles. The road distance is 77.2 miles.

How do I travel from Encinitas to Brea without a car?

The best way to get from Encinitas to Brea without a car is to train which takes 3h 16m and costs $14 - $30.

How long does it take to get from Encinitas to Brea?

It takes approximately 3h 16m to get from Encinitas to Brea, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Encinitas to Brea bus from?

Encinitas to Brea bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Solana Beach Amtrak Station.

Train or bus from Encinitas to Brea?

The best way to get from Encinitas to Brea is to train which takes 3h 16m and costs $14 - $30. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 4h 14m.

Where does the Encinitas to Brea bus arrive?

Encinitas to Brea bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Fullerton Amtrak Station.

Can I drive from Encinitas to Brea?

Yes, the driving distance between Encinitas to Brea is 77 miles. It takes approximately 1h 21m to drive from Encinitas to Brea.

Where can I stay near Brea?

There are 927+ hotels available in Brea.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Oceanside to Fullerton Amtrak StationPacific Surfliner
3h 16m
$14–30
Bus (Amtrak)
1. Take the bus from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Fullerton Amtrak StationAmtrak Thruway Connecting Service
4h 14m
Drive 76.7 mi
1. Drive from Encinitas to Brea76.7 mi
1h 21m
$14–21

Encinitas to Brea by train and bus

96Weekly Services

3h 16mAverage Duration

$14Cheapest Price

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Distance: 76.9 mi
Duration: 3h 16m

What companies run services between Encinitas, CA, USA and Brea, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Oceanside to Fullerton Amtrak Station every 2 hours. Tickets cost $19–21 and the journey takes 1h 20m. Metrolink Trains also services this route 5 times a day. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a bus from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Fullerton Amtrak Station once daily, and the journey takes 2h 10m.

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