The average bus between Brea and El Monte takes 3h 1m and the fastest bus takes 1h 44m. The bus service runs several times per day from Brea to El Monte. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run twice daily between Brea and El Monte. The earliest departure is at 8:42 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Brea is at 9:50 PM which arrives into El Monte at 9:25 AM. All services require a transfer at Ring-Brea Mall and take an average of 3h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


2h 50m • 2 changes


2h 17m • 2 changes


2h 30m • 2 changes


2h 18m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct bus from Brea to El Monte. However, there are services departing from Brea station and arriving at El Monte station via Pomona Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 1m.
Brea to El Monte bus services, operated by OCTA, depart from Brea Mall station.
Brea to El Monte bus services, operated by OCTA, arrive at El Monte Station Upper Level.
The distance between Brea and El Monte is 20.6 km. The road distance is 57 km.
You can take a bus from Birch-Brea to El Monte Station Upper Level via Ring-Brea Mall, Brea Mall, and Pomona Transit Center in around 2h 38m.