What is the cheapest way to get from Brea to Santa Monica?

The cheapest way to get from Brea to Santa Monica is to bus and line 20 bus which costs $6 - $8 and takes 4h 31m.

What is the fastest way to get from Brea to Santa Monica?

The fastest way to get from Brea to Santa Monica is to drive which takes 48 min and costs $6 - $10.

Is there a direct bus between Brea and Santa Monica?

No, there is no direct bus from Brea to Santa Monica. However, there are services departing from Brea-Imperial and arriving at Wilshire / Lincoln via Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 5, Fullerton Park & Ride Dock 14 and 5th / Hill. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 31m.

How far is it from Brea to Santa Monica?

The distance between Brea and Santa Monica is 46 miles. The road distance is 38.3 miles.

How do I travel from Brea to Santa Monica without a car?

The best way to get from Brea to Santa Monica without a car is to train and tram which takes 2h 47m and costs $13 - $17.

How long does it take to get from Brea to Santa Monica?

It takes approximately 2h 47m to get from Brea to Santa Monica, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Brea to Santa Monica bus from?

Brea to Santa Monica bus services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, depart from Fullerton Park & Ride Dock 14 station.

Where does the Brea to Santa Monica bus arrive?

Brea to Santa Monica bus services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, arrive at 6th / Hill station.

Can I drive from Brea to Santa Monica?

Yes, the driving distance between Brea to Santa Monica is 38 miles. It takes approximately 48 min to drive from Brea to Santa Monica.

Where can I stay near Santa Monica?

There are 3164+ hotels available in Santa Monica.

Brea to Santa Monica - 6 ways to travel via train, tram, line 33 bus, and car

There are 6 ways to get from Brea to Santa Monica by train, tram, bus, car, or taxi

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train, tram
best
1. Take the train from Fullerton to L.A. Union Stationtrain 91-PV Line / ...
2. Take the tram from 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Lines to Downtown Santa Monica Stationtram Metro E Line
2h 47m
$13–17
Bus, line 20 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Fullerton Park & Ride Dock 14 to 6th / Hillbus 460
2. Take the bus from 5th / Hill to Wilshire / Lincolnbus 20
4h 31m
$6–8
Train, line 33 bus
1. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Los Angelestrain Pacific Surfliner
2. Take the bus from Patsaouras Transit Plaza to 5th / Santa Monicabus 33
4h 1m
$8–17
Drive 38.1 mi
1. Drive from Brea to Santa Monicacar 38.1 mi
48 min
$7–10
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Brea to Santa Monicataxi 38.1 mi
48 min
$170–200
Line 129 bus, line 33 bus
1. Take the bus from Brea-Birch to Buena Park Metrolink Station Zone 2bus 129
2. Take the bus from Patsaouras Transit Plaza to 5th / Santa Monicabus 33
4h 4m
$10–14

Brea to Santa Monica by bus, train, subway, and tram

112Weekly Services

2h 47mAverage Duration

$13Cheapest Price

See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Brea to Santa Monica.

Launch map view

Distance: 45.9 mi
Duration: 2h 47m

What companies run services between Brea, CA, USA and Santa Monica, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Brea-Birch to 5th / Santa Monica via Buena Park Metrolink Station Zone 2, Buena Park, L.A. Union Station, and Patsaouras Transit Plaza in around 4h 4m.

Train operators

Bus operators

Other operators

Want to know more about travelling around United States

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.