What is the cheapest way to get from Lake Forest to Brea?

The cheapest way to get from Lake Forest to Brea is to drive which costs $4 - $7 and takes 29 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Lake Forest to Brea?

The fastest way to get from Lake Forest to Brea is to drive which takes 29 min and costs $4 - $7.

Is there a direct bus between Lake Forest and Brea?

No, there is no direct bus from Lake Forest to Brea. However, there are services departing from Laguna Hills Trans Ctr Dock 5 and arriving at Brea-Imperial via Harbor-East Shuttle Area and Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 4. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 18m.

How far is it from Lake Forest to Brea?

The distance between Lake Forest and Brea is 24 miles. The road distance is 26.3 miles.

How do I travel from Lake Forest to Brea without a car?

The best way to get from Lake Forest to Brea without a car is to train and line 143 bus which takes 1h 20m and costs $9 - $12.

How long does it take to get from Lake Forest to Brea?

It takes approximately 1h 20m to get from Lake Forest to Brea, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lake Forest to Brea bus from?

Lake Forest to Brea bus services, operated by OCTA, depart from Laguna Hills Trans Ctr Dock 5 station.

Where does the Lake Forest to Brea bus arrive?

Lake Forest to Brea bus services, operated by OCTA, arrive at Harbor-East Shuttle Area station.

Can I drive from Lake Forest to Brea?

Yes, the driving distance between Lake Forest to Brea is 26 miles. It takes approximately 29 min to drive from Lake Forest to Brea.

Where can I stay near Brea?

There are 945+ hotels available in Brea.

Lake Forest to Brea - 4 ways to travel via train, line 143 bus, and line 83 bus

There are 4 ways to get from Lake Forest to Brea by train, bus, car, or taxi

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train, line 143 bus
best
1. Take the train from Irvine to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain Pacific Surfliner
2. Take the bus from Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 4 to Brea-Imperialbus 143
1h 20m
$9–12
Drive 26.2 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Lake Forest to Breacar 26.2 mi
29 min
$5–7
Line 83 bus, line 43 bus
1. Take the bus from Laguna Hills Trans Ctr Dock 5 to Harbor-East Shuttle Areabus 83
2. Take the bus from Harbor-East Shuttle Area to Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 2bus 43 / ...
2h 18m
$6
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Lake Forest to Breataxi 26.2 mi
29 min
$110–140

Lake Forest to Brea by train and bus

151Weekly Services

1h 20mAverage Duration

$9Cheapest Price

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Distance: 24.2 mi
Duration: 1h 20m

What companies run services between Lake Forest, Orange County, CA, USA and Brea, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Laguna Hills Trans Ctr Dock 5 to Brea-Imperial via Harbor-East Shuttle Area and Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 4 in around 2h 18m.

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