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Trip Overview

The average train between Palo Alto and Fontana takes 13h 20m and the fastest train takes 13h 14m. There is at least one train per day from Palo Alto 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.

13h 20m
Duration
486 mi
Distance
$287
Average price
Once daily
Frequency

Palo Alto to Fontana train times

Trains run once daily between Palo Alto and Fontana. The earliest departure is at 9:47 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Palo Alto is at 9:49 AM which arrives into Fontana at 11:03 PM. All services require a transfer at San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound and take an average of 13h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    CaltrainAmtrakMetrolink Trains13h 23m • 2 changes

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    CaltrainAmtrakMetrolink Trains13h 23m • 2 changes

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    CaltrainAmtrakMetrolink Trains13h 14m • 2 changes

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    CaltrainAmtrakMetrolink Trains13h 14m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    CaltrainAmtrakMetrolink Trains13h 23m • 2 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    CaltrainAmtrakMetrolink Trains13h 23m • 2 changes

Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    CaltrainAmtrakMetrolink Trains13h 23m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Palo Alto 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.

Map of how to get from Palo Alto to Fontana.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 486.3 mi
  • Duration: 13h 20m

What companies run services between Palo Alto, CA, USA and Fontana, CA, USA?

You can take a train from California Avenue Caltrain Southbound to Fontana via San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound, San Jose, Los Angeles, and L.A. Union Station in around 14h 46m.

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