The average bus between Brea and Santa Monica takes 4h 25m and the fastest bus takes 3h 32m. The bus service runs several times per day from Brea to Santa Monica. 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 every 4 hours between Brea and Santa Monica. The earliest departure is at 3:15 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Brea is at 10:33 PM which arrives into Santa Monica at 2:16 AM. All services require a transfer at Buena Park Metrolink Station Zone 2 and take an average of 4h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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4h 40m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Brea to Santa Monica? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Brea to Santa Monica. However, there are services departing from Brea station and arriving at Santa Monica station via Buena Park Metrolink Station Zone 2 station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 25m.
Brea to Santa Monica bus services, operated by OCTA, depart from Brea-Birch station.
Brea to Santa Monica bus services, operated by OCTA, arrive at 5th / Santa Monica station.
The distance between Brea and Santa Monica is 55.7 km. The road distance is 86 km.
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 10m.