What is the cheapest way to get from San Clemente to Brea?

The cheapest way to get from San Clemente to Brea is to line 1 bus and line 57 bus which costs $4 and takes 3h 21m.

What is the fastest way to get from San Clemente to Brea?

The fastest way to get from San Clemente to Brea is to drive which takes 44 min and costs $7 - $12.

Is there a direct bus between San Clemente and Brea?

No, there is no direct bus from San Clemente to Brea. However, there are services departing from El Camino Real-Avd Cabrillo and arriving at State College-Imperial via Newport Trans Ctr Dock 4. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 21m.

How far is it from San Clemente to Brea?

The distance between San Clemente and Brea is 44 miles. The road distance is 42.5 miles.

How do I travel from San Clemente to Brea without a car?

The best way to get from San Clemente to Brea without a car is to train and line 143 bus which takes 1h 52m and costs $10 - $14.

How long does it take to get from San Clemente to Brea?

It takes approximately 1h 52m to get from San Clemente to Brea, including transfers.

Where do I catch the San Clemente to Brea bus from?

San Clemente to Brea bus services, operated by OCTA, depart from El Camino Real-Avd Cabrillo station.

Where does the San Clemente to Brea bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from San Clemente to Brea?

Yes, the driving distance between San Clemente to Brea is 42 miles. It takes approximately 44 min to drive from San Clemente to Brea.

Where can I stay near Brea?

There are 945+ hotels available in Brea.

San Clemente to Brea - 5 ways to travel via train, line 143 bus

There are 5 ways to get from San Clemente to Brea by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train, line 143 bus
best
1. Take the train from San Clemente Pier Amtrak to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain Pacific Surfliner
2. Take the bus from Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 4 to Brea-Imperialbus 143
1h 52m
$11–14
Line 1 bus, line 57 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from El Camino Real-Avd Cabrillo to Newport Trans Ctr Dock 5bus 1
2. Take the bus from Newport Trans Ctr Dock 4 to State College-Imperialbus 57
3h 21m
$4
Line 91 bus, train, line 143 bus
1. Take the bus from Calle De Los Molinos-Avd Pico to Camino Capistrano-Old Missionbus 91
2. Take the train from San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain
3. Take the bus from Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 4 to Brea-Imperialbus 143
2h 51m
$12–15
Drive 42.2 mi
1. Drive from San Clemente to Breacar 42.2 mi
44 min
$8–12
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from San Clemente to Breataxi 42.2 mi
44 min
$150–190

San Clemente to Brea by train and bus

29Weekly Services

1h 52mAverage Duration

$11Cheapest Price

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Distance: 44 mi
Duration: 1h 52m

What companies run services between San Clemente, CA, USA and Brea, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from El Camino Real-Avd Cabrillo to State College-Imperial via Newport Trans Ctr Dock 4 in around 3h 21m.

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