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How to get fromBrea to Montereyby plane, shuttle, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), car, subway or train

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There are 9 ways to get from Brea to Monterey by plane, shuttle, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), car, subway, or train

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  1. Fly Long Beach Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, shuttle

    best
    1. Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane LGB - SJC
    2. Take a shuttle bus from San Jose Airport Terminal A to Monterey - Calle Principal / Parking Garageshuttle bus
    4h 23m
    $212–713

  2. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Monterey Regional Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Fullerton to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane plane LAX - MRY
    5h 57m
    $53–260

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Salinastrain train Coast Starlight
    12h 36m
    $97–172

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center to San Jose Diridon Stationbus bus Greyhound US0831
    2. Take the bus from San Jose to Salinasbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    13h 5m

  5. Drive 342.5 mi

    1. Drive from Brea to Montereycar car 342.5 mi
    6h 6m
    $63–91

  6. Fly Long Beach Airport to Oakland International Airport, BART, shuttle

    1. Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane LGB - OAK
    2. Take the subway from Coliseum to Milpitassubway subway
    3. Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal B to Monterey - Calle Principal / Parking Garageshuttle bus
    6h 11m
    $211–607

  7. Fly Ontario International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane ONT - SJC
    2. Take a shuttle bus from San Jose Airport Terminal A to Monterey - Calle Principal / Parking Garageshuttle bus
    6h 35m
    $154–768

  8. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane LAX - SJC
    2. Take a shuttle bus from San Jose Airport Terminal A to Monterey - Calle Principal / Parking Garageshuttle bus
    7h 12m
    $125–487

  9. Shuttle

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Anaheim-Cerritos to Salinas - 116 E Alisal Stshuttle bus Cbx
    11h 34m
    $63–91

Brea to Monterey by bus and train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration12h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket$97Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Brea, CA, USA and Monterey, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Los Angeles to Salinas once daily. Tickets cost $80–150 and the journey takes 8h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Brea-Imperial to Tyler / Franklin via Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 4, Fullerton Amtrak Station, Anaheim, Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center, San Jose Diridon Station, San Jose, Salinas, and Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7 in around 13h 5m.

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