What is the cheapest way to get from Carson to Brea?

The cheapest way to get from Carson to Brea is to drive which costs $4 - $7 and takes 34 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Carson to Brea?

The fastest way to get from Carson to Brea is to drive which takes 34 min and costs $4 - $7.

Is there a direct bus between Carson and Brea?

No, there is no direct bus from Carson to Brea. However, there are services departing from Harbor Fwy / Carson and arriving at Brea-Birch via El Monte Station Upper Level, Pomona Transit Center and Ring-Brea Mall. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h.

How far is it from Carson to Brea?

The distance between Carson and Brea is 34 miles. The road distance is 26.8 miles.

How do I travel from Carson to Brea without a car?

The best way to get from Carson to Brea without a car is to bus and tram and line 4 bus and train and line 143 bus which takes 3h 10m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Carson to Brea?

It takes approximately 3h 10m to get from Carson to Brea, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Carson to Brea bus from?

Carson to Brea bus services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, depart from Harbor Fwy / Carson station.

Where does the Carson to Brea bus arrive?

Carson to Brea bus services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, arrive at El Monte Station - Upper Level.

Can I drive from Carson to Brea?

Yes, the driving distance between Carson to Brea is 27 miles. It takes approximately 34 min to drive from Carson to Brea.

Where can I stay near Brea?

There are 889+ hotels available in Brea.

Carson to Brea - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, tram, and line 4 bus

There are 6 ways to get from Carson to Brea by bus, tram, train, 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.

Bus, tram, line 4 bus, train, line 143 bus
best
1. Take the bus from Harbor Fwy / Carson to Harbor Transitway / Harbor Fwy Station
2. Take the tram from Harbor Freeway Station to Norwalk Station
3. Take the bus from C Line Station to Metrolink Station4
4. Take the train from Norwalk / Santa Fe Springs to Fullerton
5. Take the bus from Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 4 to Brea-Imperial143
3h 10m
Drive 26.6 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Carson to Brea26.6 mi
34 min
$5–7
Tram, train
1. Take the tram from Del Amo Station to Union Station - Metro A-LineMetro A Line
2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Fullerton91-PV Line / ...
3h 26m
$11–14
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Carson to Brea26.6 mi
34 min
$120–150
Bus, line 707 bus, line 286 bus
1. Take the bus from Harbor Fwy / Carson to El Monte Station - Upper Level
2. Take the bus from El Monte Station Upper Level to Pomona Transit Center707 / ...
3. Take the bus from Pomona Transit Center to Brea Mall286
4h
$6–16
Line 3 bus, line 91 bus, line 50 bus, line 43 bus, line 143 bus
1. Take the bus from Carson St + Moneta Av to Long Beach Bl at 6th St3
2. Take the bus from 6th & Long Beach Blvd SE to Beach Dr & W Campus N91 / ...
3. Take the bus from 7Th-Channel to Katella-Harbor50
4. Take the bus from Harbor-Katella to Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 243 / ...
5. Take the bus from Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 4 to Brea-Imperial143
4h 3m
$9–10

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 34.1 mi
Duration: 3h 10m

What companies run services between Carson, CA, USA and Brea, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Harbor Fwy / Carson to Brea-Birch via El Monte Station - Upper Level, El Monte Station Upper Level, Pomona Transit Center, Brea Mall, and Ring-Brea Mall in around 4h.

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