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

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There are 8 ways to get from Brea to Monterey by plane, shuttle, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Amtrak), car, train, or bus

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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 SJC Airport Terminal A to Monterey Shuttle Stationshuttle bus
    3h 56m
    $176–490

  2. Line 43 bus to John Wayne Airport Orange County, fly to Monterey Regional Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 1 to Harbor And Macarthurbus bus
    2. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane plane SNA - MRY
    6h 30m
    $44–249

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Salinastrain train Coast Starlight
    12h 31m
    $122–252

  4. Bus via Santa Barbara

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Barbara Bus Stopbus bus FlixBus 2005
    2. Take the bus from Santa Barbara to Salinasbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    12h 51m
    $106–163

  5. Drive 342.5 mi

    1. Drive from Brea to Montereycar car 342.5 mi
    6h 5m
    $63–91

  6. 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 SJC Airport Terminal A to Monterey Shuttle Stationshuttle bus
    6h 10m
    $219–868

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

    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
    6h 13m
    $279–729

  8. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Fullerton Park & Ride Dock 14 to 6th / Los Angelesbus bus 460
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Downtown to Gilroybus bus
    3. Take the bus from Monterey / Gilroy Train Station to Salinas Transit Center / Gate 3bus bus 59
    15h 41m
    $49–79

Brea to Monterey by bus and train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration12h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket$122Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 419.6 mi
  • Duration: 3h 56m

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 $110–230 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, Los Angeles, Los Angeles Union Station, Santa Barbara Bus Stop, Santa Barbara, Salinas, and Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7 in around 12h 51m.

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