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How to get fromEl Monte to Breaby train, bus, taxi, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from El Monte to Brea by train, bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Train, line 143 bus

    best
    1. Take the train from El Monte to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Fullertontrain train
    3. Take the bus from Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 4 to Brea-Imperialbus bus 143
    2h 49m
    $10–14

  2. Drive 16.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from El Monte to Breacar car 16.6 mi
    28 min
    $3–5

  3. Line 707 bus, line 286 bus

    1. Take the bus from El Monte Station Upper Level to Pomona Transit Centerbus bus 707 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Pomona Transit Center to Brea Mallbus bus 286
    2h 56m
    $5–14

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from El Monte to Breataxi taxi 16.6 mi
    28 min
    $60–75

  5. Line 76 bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Santa Anita / Ramona to Alameda / Los Angelesbus bus 76
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain train Pacific Surfliner
    3h 17m
    $10–19

  6. Line 7 bus, line 460 bus

    1. Take the bus from Valley Boulevard and Peck Road to C Line Stationbus bus 7
    2. Take the bus from Norwalk Station to Fullerton Park & Ride Dock 14bus bus 460
    4h 6m

El Monte to Brea by train and bus

Calendar96Weekly Services
Duration2h 49mAverage Duration
Ticket$10Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between El Monte, CA, USA and Brea, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from El Monte Station Upper Level to Brea-Birch via Pomona Transit Center, Brea Mall, and Ring-Brea Mall in around 2h 56m.

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