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

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There are 6 ways to get from Brea to Santa Monica Pier 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 56m
    $13–17

  2. Drive 38.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Brea to Santa Monica Piercar car 38.3 mi
    48 min
    $7–11

  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 Broadway / Oceanbus bus 33
    3h 55m
    $11–20

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Brea to Santa Monica Piertaxi taxi 38.3 mi
    48 min
    $140–170

  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 Broadway / Oceanbus bus 33
    4h 4m
    $11–16

  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 Broadway / Oceanbus bus 33
    4h 8m
    $10–14

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

Calendar97Weekly Services
Duration2h 56mAverage Duration
Ticket$13Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 46.1 mi
  • Duration: 2h 56m

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

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

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