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How to get from Brea to Montecito by bus and train?

From Brea to Montecito by bus and train

To get from Brea to Montecito in Los Angeles, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 143 bus from Ring-Brea Mall station to Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 4 station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the PACIFIC SURFLINER train and finally take the 20 bus from Carpinteria & Elm station to Coast Village & Coast Village Ciricle station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 5 hr 10 min.

310min
Bus - 143143
Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
Bus - 2020
Walk to Montecito
Leaves from Ring-Brea Mall

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Brea
  • 2
    Bus - 143143
    Wait for bus
    143
    LA Habra-Beach and LA Habra
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 4
    ID 1963
    26 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Fullerton Station
    100 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
    Wait for train
    PACIFIC SURFLINER
    Goleta
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Carpinteria Amtrak
    194 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Carpinteria & Elm
    ID 447
    560 yd • 7 min
  • 8
    Bus - 2020
    Wait for bus
    20
    Downtown SB
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Coast Village & Coast Village Ciricle
    ID 324
    23 min
  • 10
    Walk to Montecito
    Walk to
    Montecito
    0.72 mi • 15 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Brea to Montecito by bus and train via 143, PACIFIC SURFLINER and 33

To get from Brea to Montecito in Los Angeles, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 143 bus from Ring-Brea Mall station to Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 4 station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the PACIFIC SURFLINER train and finally take the 33 bus from Cabrillo & State station to Ninos & Por LA Mar station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 5 hr 37 min.

337min
Bus - 143143
Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
Bus - 3333
Walk to Montecito
Leaves from Ring-Brea Mall

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Brea
  • 2
    Bus - 143143
    Wait for bus
    143
    LA Habra-Beach and LA Habra
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 4
    ID 1963
    26 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Fullerton Station
    100 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
    Wait for train
    PACIFIC SURFLINER
    Goleta
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Santa Barbara
    212 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Cabrillo & State
    ID 116
    510 yd • 7 min
  • 8
    Bus - 3333
    Wait for bus
    33
    Downtown / Waterfront
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ninos & Por LA Mar
    ID 509
    10 min
  • 10
    Walk to Montecito
    Walk to
    Montecito
    1.98 mi • 41 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Brea to Montecito

The distance between Brea, Los Angeles and Montecito, Los Angeles is approximately 132.44 mi, which can typically be travelled in 310 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Brea to Montecito by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Los Angeles – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Brea

Brea is located at Brea, Los Angeles and the nearest public transit station is Ring-Brea Mall.

Bus stations close to Brea:

  • Ring-Brea Mall
  • Brea Mall
  • State College-Brea Mall

Public transit stations close to Montecito, Los Angeles

Montecito is located at Montecito, Los Angeles and the nearest public transit station is Hot Springs #337.

Bus stations close to Montecito:

  • Hot Springs #337
  • Olive Mill & Hot Springs
  • Hot Springs & School House

Alternative route from Brea to Montecito by bus and train via 143, PACIFIC SURFLINER and 33

To get from Brea to Montecito in Los Angeles, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 143 bus from Ring-Brea Mall station to Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 4 station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the PACIFIC SURFLINER train and finally take the 33 bus from Cabrillo & State station to Ninos & Por LA Mar station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 5 hr 37 min.

337min
Bus - 143143
Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
Bus - 3333
Walk to Montecito
Leaves from Ring-Brea Mall

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Brea
  • 2
    Bus - 143143
    Wait for bus
    143
    LA Habra-Beach and LA Habra
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 4
    ID 1963
    26 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Fullerton Station
    100 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
    Wait for train
    PACIFIC SURFLINER
    Goleta
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Santa Barbara
    212 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Cabrillo & State
    ID 116
    510 yd • 7 min
  • 8
    Bus - 3333
    Wait for bus
    33
    Downtown / Waterfront
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ninos & Por LA Mar
    ID 509
    10 min
  • 10
    Walk to Montecito
    Walk to
    Montecito
    1.98 mi • 41 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Brea to Montecito?

    The fastest way takes 310 minutes, using Bus line 143, Bus line PACIFIC SURFLINER, Bus line 20.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Brea to Montecito?

    The alternative route takes 337 minutes, using Bus line 143, Bus line PACIFIC SURFLINER, Bus line 33.

  • Is there a direct bus between Brea and Montecito in Los Angeles?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 5 hr 10 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Brea to Montecito in Los Angeles?

    The 143 bus line goes from LA Habra-Beach and LA Habra station near Brea to Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 4 station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 4 station near Montecito in Los Angeles

  • How long does it take to travel from Brea to Montecito in Los Angeles by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Brea and Montecito in Los Angeles by bus and train is about 5 hr 10 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Brea to get to Montecito in Los Angeles?

    Get on the 143 bus from the LA Habra-Beach and LA Habra stop near Brea in Los Angeles.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Brea and Montecito in Los Angeles?

    Get off the bus at the Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 4 stop, which is closest to Montecito in Los Angeles.

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