What is the cheapest way to get from Santa Barbara to Brea?

The cheapest way to get from Santa Barbara to Brea is to drive which costs $21 - $35 and takes 2h 12m.

What is the fastest way to get from Santa Barbara to Brea?

The fastest way to get from Santa Barbara to Brea is to drive which takes 2h 12m and costs $21 - $35.

Is there a direct bus between Santa Barbara and Brea?

No, there is no direct bus from Santa Barbara to Brea. However, there are services departing from Santa Barbara Bus Stop and arriving at Brea-Imperial via Los Angeles and Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 4. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 52m.

How far is it from Santa Barbara to Brea?

The distance between Santa Barbara and Brea is 132 miles. The road distance is 119.2 miles.

How do I travel from Santa Barbara to Brea without a car?

The best way to get from Santa Barbara to Brea without a car is to train which takes 4h 38m and costs $35 - $90.

How long does it take to get from Santa Barbara to Brea?

It takes approximately 4h 38m to get from Santa Barbara to Brea, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Santa Barbara to Brea bus from?

Santa Barbara to Brea bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Santa Barbara Bus Stop station.

Train or bus from Santa Barbara to Brea?

The best way to get from Santa Barbara to Brea is to train which takes 4h 38m and costs $35 - $90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $19 - $50 and takes 4h 52m.

Where does the Santa Barbara to Brea bus arrive?

Santa Barbara to Brea bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Los Angeles Union Station.

Can I drive from Santa Barbara to Brea?

Yes, the driving distance between Santa Barbara to Brea is 119 miles. It takes approximately 2h 12m to drive from Santa Barbara to Brea.

Where can I stay near Brea?

There are 814+ hotels available in Brea.

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

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

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Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Fullerton Amtrak StationPacific Surfliner
4h 38m
$36–89
Bus (Flixbus)
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union StationFlixBus 2005
4h 52m
$19–49
Drive 118.5 mi
1. Drive from Santa Barbara to Brea118.5 mi
2h 12m
$22–32

Santa Barbara to Brea by train and bus (Amtrak)

37Weekly Services

4h 38mAverage Duration

$36Cheapest Price

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Distance: 131.7 mi
Duration: 4h 38m

What companies run services between Santa Barbara, CA, USA and Brea, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Santa Barbara to Fullerton Amtrak Station 5 times a day. Tickets cost $30–90 and the journey takes 3h 46m. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Station 4 times a week. Tickets cost $17–50 and the journey takes 2h 20m.

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