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

The cheapest way to get from Tucson to Brea is to bus via San Bernardino which costs $55 - $110 and takes 12h 31m.

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

The fastest way to get from Tucson to Brea is to shuttle and fly which takes 4h 48m and costs $270 - $600.

Is there a direct bus between Tucson and Brea?

No, there is no direct bus from Tucson to Brea. However, there are services departing from Tucson and arriving at Brea-Imperial via San Bernardino Transit Center, Harbor-Katella and Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 4. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 31m.

How far is it from Tucson to Brea?

The distance between Tucson and Brea is 487 miles. The road distance is 470 miles.

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

The best way to get from Tucson to Brea without a car is to train which takes 9h 22m and costs $45 - $170.

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

It takes approximately 4h 48m to get from Tucson to Brea, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Tucson to Brea bus from?

Tucson to Brea bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Tucson station.

Train or bus from Tucson to Brea?

The best way to get from Tucson to Brea is to train which takes 9h 22m and costs $45 - $170. Alternatively, you can bus via San Bernardino, which costs $55 - $110 and takes 12h 31m.

Where does the Tucson to Brea bus arrive?

Tucson to Brea bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at San Bernardino Downtown Transit Center station.

What is the time difference between Tucson and Brea?

Brea is 1h behind Tucson. It is currently 9:26 PM in Tucson and 8:26 PM in Brea.

Can I drive from Tucson to Brea?

Yes, the driving distance between Tucson to Brea is 470 miles. It takes approximately 7h 36m to drive from Tucson to Brea.

Where can I stay near Brea?

There are 837+ hotels available in Brea.

Tucson to Brea - 10 ways to travel via train, shuttle, plane, bus, and car

There are 10 ways to get from Tucson to Brea by shuttle, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, bus, or train

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

Shuttle to Phoenix, fly to Long Beach Airport
best
1. Take a shuttle bus from Tucson Amtrak Station to Sky Harbor International Airportshuttle
2. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Long Beach Airport (LGB)plane PHX - LGB
4h 48m
$275–585
Train (Amtrak)
cheapest
1. Take the train from Tucson Amtrak Station to Pomona Amtraktrain Texas Eagle / ...
9h 22m
$50–165
Bus via San Bernardino
1. Take the bus from Tucson to San Bernardino Downtown Transit Centerbus FlixBus 2054
2. Take the bus from San Bernardino Transit Center to Harbor + Katellabus 200
12h 31m
$56–104
Drive 467.2 mi
1. Drive from Tucson to Breacar 467.2 mi
7h 36m
$86–124
Fly Tucson to John Wayne Airport Orange County, line 43 bus
1. Fly from Tucson (TUS) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane TUS - SNA
2. Take the bus from Harbor-Macarthur to Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 2bus
6h 54m
$86–486
Fly Tucson to Los Angeles International Airport, train, line 143 bus
1. Fly from Tucson (TUS) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane TUS - LAX
2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Fullertontrain
3. Take the bus from Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 4 to Brea-Imperialbus
6h 54m
$69–335
Shuttle to Phoenix, fly to Ontario International Airport
1. Take a shuttle bus from Tucson Amtrak Station to Sky Harbor International Airportshuttle
2. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane PHX - ONT
6h 47m
$203–553
Fly Tucson to San Diego International Airport, train
1. Fly from Tucson (TUS) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane TUS - SAN
2. Take the train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain
7h 32m
$121–584
Shuttle to Phoenix, fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County, line 43 bus
1. Take a shuttle bus from Tucson Amtrak Station to Sky Harbor International Airportshuttle
2. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane PHX - SNA
3. Take the bus from Harbor-Macarthur to Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 2bus
7h 55m
$381–631
Bus
1. Take the bus from Tucson to 285 S East End Ave - Pomonabus Nogales
13h 14m
$89–124

Tucson to Brea by train and bus (Amtrak)

6Weekly Services

9h 22mAverage Duration

$50Cheapest Price

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Distance: 483.7 mi
Duration: 4h 48m

What companies run services between Tucson, AZ, USA and Brea, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Tucson Amtrak Station to Pomona Amtrak 6 times a week. Tickets cost $45–160 and the journey takes 7h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tucson to Brea-Imperial via San Bernardino Downtown Transit Center, San Bernardino Transit Center, Harbor-Katella, and Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 4 in around 12h 31m.

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