Brea, CA Commuting


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Brea, CA is home to an active and vibrant community. Located in Orange County, Brea has something for everyone from great restaurants and shopping centers to expansive parks and outdoor activities. However, getting around the city can be difficult without reliable transportation options. Fortunately, Brea offers a number of public transportation options that allow residents and visitors to explore all the city has to offer. The most popular choice is the Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) bus system which provides service throughout the entire county. Additionally, OCTA provides two Metrolink lines which connect Brea with other parts of Orange County as well as Los Angeles County. For those looking for a more convenient way to get around town, Lyft and Uber are available in Brea as well. Finally, Amtrak provides rail service throughout California with several stops located in Orange County including one in Brea. With these reliable transportation services, getting around Brea is easy and affordable for residents and visitors alike.

The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Brea takes 33.4 minutes. That's longer than the US average of 26.4 minutes.

How people in Brea get to work:
- 81.1% drive their own car alone
- 7.2% carpool with others
- 6.3% work from home
- 1.7% take mass transit
     Commute Time To Work

  TransportationBrea, CaliforniaUnited States
  32.126.8
  Commute Mode
  78.2%73.2%
  8.8%8.6%
  0.9%4.2%
  0.3%0.5%
  1.4%2.5%
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I have lived in Orange County and Los Angeles County for over 20 years. The cost of living has prompted 3 friends to move to the Central Valley, Oregon and Washington  More

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Over 13 years ago

I loved living here in Brea, CA for over 17 years. It is a great community. For being a small north Orange County city it has a lot to offer. Schools are really  More

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Great city in N. Orange County. Affordable with lots of  More

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