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

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

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

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

Is there a direct bus between Santa Monica and Brea?

No, there is no direct bus from Santa Monica to Brea. However, there are services departing from 2nd / Broadway and arriving at Brea-Imperial via Los Angeles and Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 4. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 57m.

How far is it from Santa Monica to Brea?

The distance between Santa Monica and Brea is 46 miles. The road distance is 38.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Santa Monica to Brea without a car is to tram and train which takes 3h 13m and costs $12 - $17.

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

It takes approximately 3h 13m to get from Santa Monica to Brea, including transfers.

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

Santa Monica to Brea bus services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, depart from 2nd / Broadway station.

Where does the Santa Monica to Brea bus arrive?

Santa Monica to Brea bus services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, arrive at Cesar E Chavez / Alameda station.

Can I drive from Santa Monica to Brea?

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

Where can I stay near Brea?

There are 945+ hotels available in Brea.

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

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

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

Tram, train
best
1. Take the tram from Downtown Santa Monica Station to 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Linestram Metro E Line
2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Fullertontrain 91-PV Line / ...
3h 13m
$13–17
Drive 38 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Santa Monica to Breacar 38 mi
48 min
$7–10
Line 33 bus, train
1. Take the bus from 5th / Santa Monica to Patsaouras Transit Plazabus 33
2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Fullertontrain 91-PV Line / ...
3h 54m
$11–15
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Santa Monica to Breataxi 38 mi
48 min
$160–200
Line 33 bus, train via Cesar E Chavez / Alameda
1. Take the bus from 5th / Santa Monica to Cesar E Chavez / Alamedabus 33
2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain Pacific Surfliner
3h 56m
$9–17
Line 33 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from 2nd / Broadway to Cesar E Chavez / Alamedabus 33
2. Take the bus from Los Angeles to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
3h 57m
$11–16

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

112Weekly Services

3h 13mAverage Duration

$13Cheapest Price

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Distance: 45.9 mi
Duration: 3h 13m

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

You can take a bus from 2nd / Broadway to Brea-Imperial via Cesar E Chavez / Alameda, Los Angeles, Fullerton Amtrak Station, and Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 4 in around 3h 57m.

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