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 22m.

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 22m and costs $23 - $35.

Is there a direct bus between Goleta and Brea?

No, there is no direct bus from Goleta to Brea. However, there are services departing from Santa Barbara Airport and arriving at Brea-Imperial via LAX Tom Bradley International Terminal, Los Angeles and Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 4. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 58m.

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 $35 - $85.

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

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

Where do I catch the Goleta to Brea bus from?

Goleta to Brea bus services, operated by Central Coast Shuttle, depart from Santa Barbara Airport station.

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 $35 - $85. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $85 - $120 and takes 5h 58m.

Where does the Goleta to Brea bus arrive?

Goleta to Brea bus services, operated by Central Coast Shuttle, arrive at Los Angeles Airport, CA station.

Can I drive from Goleta to Brea?

Yes, the driving distance between Goleta to Brea is 128 miles. It takes approximately 2h 22m to drive from Goleta to Brea.

Where can I stay near Brea?

There are 823+ hotels available in Brea.

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

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 Stationtrain Pacific Surfliner
4h 52m
$39–82
Drive 126.8 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Goleta to Breacar 126.8 mi
2h 22m
$24–34
Bus
1. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Airport to Los Angeles Airport, CAbus
5h 58m
$88–111
Fly, train
1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane SBA - LAX
2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Fullertontrain
4h 18m
$39–212

Goleta to Brea by train and bus (Amtrak)

37Weekly Services

4h 52mAverage Duration

$39Cheapest 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 $35–80 and the journey takes 4h. Alternatively, Central Coast Shuttle operates a bus from Santa Barbara Airport to Los Angeles Airport, CA every 4 hours. Tickets cost $70–85 and the journey takes 2h 32m.

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