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How to get fromBrea to Santa Monicaby train, tram, bus, car, taxi, or bus (Amtrak)

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

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  1. Train, tram

    best
    1. Take the train from Fullerton to L.A. Union Stationtrain train OC Line / ...
    2. Take the tram from 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Lines to Downtown Santa Monica Stationtram tram Metro E Line
    2h 52m
    $13–17

  2. Drive  38.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Brea to Santa Monicacar car 38.1 mi
    48 min
    $7–10

  3. Train, line 33 bus

    1. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Los Angelestrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the bus from Patsaouras Transit Plaza to 5th / Santa Monicabus bus 33
    3h 57m
    $16–25

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Brea to Santa Monicataxi taxi 38.1 mi
    48 min
    $130–170

  5. Bus, line 33 bus

    1. Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Los Angelesbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the bus from Patsaouras Transit Plaza to 5th / Santa Monicabus bus 33
    4h 6m

  6. Line 129 bus, line 33 bus

    1. Take the bus from Brea-Birch to Buena Park Metrolink Station Zone 2bus bus 129
    2. Take the bus from Patsaouras Transit Plaza to 5th / Santa Monicabus bus 33
    4h 10m
    $10–14

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

Calendar97Weekly Services
Duration2h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket$13Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 45.9 mi
  • Duration: 2h 52m

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

You can take a bus from Brea-Imperial to 5th / Santa Monica via Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 4, Fullerton Amtrak Station, Los Angeles, and Patsaouras Transit Plaza in around 4h 6m.

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