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

The cheapest way to get from Goleta to Brea is to drive which costs $23 - $35 and takes 2h 21m.

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

The fastest way to get from Goleta to Brea is to drive which takes 2h 21m and costs $23 - $35.

How far is it from Goleta to Brea?

The distance between Goleta and Brea is 142 miles. The road distance is 127.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Goleta to Brea without a car is to train which takes 4h 52m and costs $36 - $40.

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

It takes approximately 4h 52m to get from Goleta to Brea, including transfers.

Train or bus from Goleta to Brea?

The best way to get from Goleta to Brea is to train which takes 4h 52m and costs $36 - $40. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $85 - $110 and takes 6h 16m.

Can I drive from Goleta to Brea?

Yes, the driving distance between Goleta to Brea is 128 miles. It takes approximately 2h 21m to drive from Goleta to Brea.

Where can I stay near Brea?

There are 889+ hotels available in Brea.

Goleta to Brea - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, plane, and line 143 bus

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

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Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Goleta Station to Fullerton Amtrak StationPacific Surfliner
4h 52m
$37–39
Drive 126.8 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Goleta to Brea126.8 mi
2h 21m
$24–34
Bus
1. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Airport to Los Angeles Airport, CA
2. Take the bus from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Union Station FlyAway - 800 N Alameda St at Union Station / Patsaurus PlazaLAX FlyAway-LAX2US
6h 16m
$89–103
Fly, train, line 143 bus
1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)SBA - LAX
2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Fullerton
3. Take the bus from Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 4 to Brea-Imperial
4h 34m
$45–216

Goleta to Brea by train and bus (Amtrak)

37Weekly Services

4h 52mAverage Duration

$37Cheapest Price

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Distance: 140.9 mi
Duration: 4h 52m

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

Amtrak operates a train from Goleta Station to Fullerton Amtrak Station 5 times a day. Tickets cost $34–38 and the journey takes 4h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Santa Barbara Airport to Birch-Brea via Los Angeles Airport, CA, Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), Union Station FlyAway - 800 N Alameda St at Union Station / Patsaurus Plaza, L.A. Union Station, Buena Park, and Buena Park Metrolink Station Zone 2 in around 6h 16m.

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