There are 7 ways to get from Brea to Monterey by plane, shuttle, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), car, bus, or train
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Fly Long Beach Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, shuttle
best- Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane LGB - SJC
- Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal A to Monterey Shuttle Station
4h 1m$196–700Line 143 bus, train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Monterey Regional Airport
cheapest- Take the bus from Brea-Imperial to Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 4bus
- Take the train from Fullerton to L.A. Union Stationtrain
- Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane LAX - MRY
6h 17m$49–249Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Salinastrain Coast Starlight
12h 36m$111–241Bus
- Take the bus from Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center to San Jose Diridon Stationbus Greyhound US0831
- Take the bus from San Jose to Salinasbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
13h 8m$94–180Drive 342.5 mi
- Drive from Brea to Montereycar 342.5 mi
6h 6m$63–91Fly Ontario International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, shuttle
- Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane ONT - SJC
- Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal A to Monterey Shuttle Station
6h 8m$134–668Shuttle
- Take a shuttle bus from Anaheim-Cerritos to Salinas - 116 E Alisal StCbx
11h 33m$63–91
Brea to Monterey by bus and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Brea to Monterey is to drive which costs $60 - $95 and takes 6h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Brea to Monterey is to fly and shuttle which takes 4h 1m and costs $190 - $700.
The distance between Brea and Monterey is 422 miles. The road distance is 344.5 miles.
The best way to get from Brea to Monterey without a car is to train which takes 12h 36m and costs $110 - $250.
It takes approximately 4h 1m to get from Brea to Monterey, including transfers.
The best way to get from Brea to Monterey is to train which takes 12h 36m and costs $110 - $250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $90 - $180 and takes 13h 8m.
Yes, the driving distance between Brea to Monterey is 344 miles. It takes approximately 6h 6m to drive from Brea to Monterey.
There are 796+ hotels available in Monterey.
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 $100–220 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 8m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Long Beach Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–550
Flights from Ontario International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–600
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Monterey Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–220
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Monterey Regional Airport via San Francisco
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 34m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $35–250
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Los Angeles to Salinas
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 19m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $100–220
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from Fullerton to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–11
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
- Phone
- +1 831-373-7777
- Website
- groometransportation.com
Shuttle from SJC Airport Terminal A to Monterey Shuttle Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $45–60
- Schedules at
- groometransportation.com
- Standard Rate
- $45–60
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center to San Jose Diridon Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–130
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from San Jose to Salinas
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $19–35
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 714-560-6282
- Website
- octa.net
Bus from Brea-Imperial to Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 4
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Schedules at
- octa.net
Shuttle from Anaheim-Cerritos to Salinas - 116 E Alisal St
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–80
- Schedules at
- crossborderxpress.com
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