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

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There are 7 ways to get from Brea to Monterey by plane, shuttle, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, 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 SJC Airport Terminal A to Monterey Shuttle Stationshuttle bus
    3h 56m
    $186–580

  2. Drive  342.5 mi

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

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Salinastrain train Coast Starlight
    12h 31m
    $207–337

  4. Bus

    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

  5. 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 A to Monterey Shuttle Stationshuttle bus
    5h 41m
    $197–594

  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 8m
    $229–818

  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 12m
    $299–729

Brea to Monterey by bus and train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration12h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket$207Cheapest 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 $190–310 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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