The average train between National City and Fontana takes 6h 21m and the fastest train takes 5h 12m. The train service runs several times per day from National City to Fontana. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 2 hours between National City and Fontana. The earliest departure is at 1:13 AM at night, and the last departure from National City is at 8:28 PM which arrives into Fontana at 8:10 AM. All services require a transfer at Santa Fe Depot and take an average of 6h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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5h 42m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from National City to Fontana? 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 train from National City to Fontana. However, there are services departing from San Diego station and arriving at San Bernardino - Downtown station via Oceanside station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 21m.
National City to Fontana train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Diego station.
National City to Fontana train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, arrive at San Bernardino - Downtown station.
The distance between National City and Fontana is 160.3 km. The road distance is 177 km.
You can take a vehicle from 8th Street Station to Fontana Metrolink Transit Center via Santa Fe Depot, San Diego, Oceanside, San Bernardino - Downtown, and San Bernardino Transit Center in around 6h 32m.