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How to get fromBrea to La Brea Tar Pitsby bus, train, subway, bus (Amtrak), car, or taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Brea to La Brea Tar Pits by bus, train, subway, bus (Amtrak), car, or taxi

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  1. Line 143 bus, train, subway

    best
    1. Take the bus from Brea-Imperial to Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 4bus bus 143
    2. Take the train from Fullerton to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the subway from Union Station - Metro B & D Lines to Wilshire / Fairfax Stationsubway subway
    2h 21m
    $11–15

  2. Drive 31 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Brea to La Brea Tar Pitscar car 31 mi
    44 min
    $6–9

  3. Line 129 bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Brea-Birch to Buena Park Metrolink Station Zone 2bus bus 129
    2. Take the train from Buena Park to L.A. Union Stationtrain train OC Line / ...
    2h 41m
    $11–14

  4. Bus, line 28 bus

    1. Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Los Angelesbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the bus from Cesar E Chavez / Vignes to Olympic / Cursonbus bus 28
    3h 19m
    $11–16

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Brea to La Brea Tar Pitstaxi taxi 31 mi
    44 min
    $120–150

  6. Line 143 bus, train, subway via Los Angeles

    1. Take the bus from Brea-Imperial to Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 4bus bus 143
    2. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Los Angelestrain train
    3. Take the subway from Union Station - Metro B & D Lines to Wilshire / Fairfax Stationsubway subway
    2h 23m
    $12–21

Brea to La Brea Tar Pits by bus, train, subway, and foot

Calendar97Weekly Services
Duration2h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket$11Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 37.2 mi
  • Duration: 2h 21m

What companies run services between Brea, CA, USA and La Brea Tar Pits, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Brea-Imperial to La Brea Tar Pits via Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 4, Fullerton Amtrak Station, Los Angeles, Cesar E Chavez / Vignes, and Olympic / Curson in around 3h 19m.

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