There are 5 ways to get from Alhambra to Fontana by train, bus, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Cal State LA to Fontanatrain SB Line
2h 25m$11–15Bus, line 61 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Cal State LA E to Pomona Transit Centerbus 707
- Take the bus from Pomona Transit Center to Sierra Avenue @ Merrillbus 61
3h 21m$4–8Drive 42.6 mi
- Drive from Alhambra to Fontanacar 42.6 mi
49 min$8–12Taxi
- Take the taxi from Alhambra to Fontanataxi 42.6 mi
49 min$140–170Line 492 bus, line 66 bus
- Take the bus from Live Oak Ave and Santa Anita Ave E to Montclair Transit Centerbus 492
- Take the bus from Montclair Transit Center to Fontana Metrolink Transit Centerbus 66
3h 32m$5–10
Alhambra to Fontana by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Alhambra to Fontana is to bus and line 61 bus which costs $3 - $8 and takes 3h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Alhambra to Fontana is to drive which takes 49 min and costs $7 - $12.
No, there is no direct bus from Alhambra to Fontana. However, there are services departing from Garfield Ave & Main St and arriving at Sierra Avenue @ Merrill via Cal State LA E and Pomona Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 21m.
No, there is no direct train from Alhambra to Fontana. However, there are services departing from Cal State LA and arriving at Fontana via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 25m.
The distance between Alhambra and Fontana is 53 miles. The road distance is 42.8 miles.
The best way to get from Alhambra to Fontana without a car is to train which takes 2h 25m and costs $10 - $15.
It takes approximately 2h 25m to get from Alhambra to Fontana, including transfers.
Alhambra to Fontana bus services, operated by Foothill Transit, depart from Cal State LA E station.
Alhambra to Fontana train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, depart from Cal State LA station.
The best way to get from Alhambra to Fontana is to train which takes 2h 25m and costs $10 - $15. Alternatively, you can bus and line 61 bus, which costs $3 - $8 and takes 3h 21m.
What companies run services between Alhambra, CA, USA and Fontana, CA, USA?
Metrolink Trains operates a train from Cal State LA to Fontana hourly. Tickets cost $9–13 and the journey takes 1h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Garfield Ave & Main St to Sierra Avenue @ Merrill via Cal State LA Metrolink, Cal State LA E, and Pomona Transit Center in around 3h 21m.
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from Cal State LA to Fontana
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $9–13
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
- Phone
- +1 800-743-3463
- [email protected]
- Website
- Foothill Transit
Bus from Cal State LA E to Pomona Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–6
- Website
- Foothill Transit
Bus from Live Oak Ave and Santa Anita Ave E to Montclair Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–6
- Website
- Foothill Transit
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Estimated price
- $140–170
Independent Cab Co.
- Phone
- +1 800-521-8294
- Website
- lataxi.com
LA City Cab
- Phone
- +1 888-248-9222
- Website
- lacitycab.com
Rosie Taxi Cab
- Phone
- +1 805-258-8937
- Website
- rosietaxicab.com
Taxi Service Yellow Cab
- Phone
- +1 323-980-6060
- Website
- taxislacounty.com
United Independent Taxi
- Phone
- +1 800-822-8294
- Website
- unitedtaxi.com
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Booking & Getting There
Alhambra to Fontana bus services, operated by Foothill Transit, arrive at Pomona Transit Center station.
Alhambra to Fontana train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, arrive at Fontana station.
Yes, the driving distance between Alhambra to Fontana is 43 miles. It takes approximately 49 min to drive from Alhambra to Fontana.
There are 367+ hotels available in Fontana.




