There are 8 ways to get from Arcata to Fontana by plane, bus, train, car, or bus (Amtrak, Greyhound)
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Fly to Ontario International Airport
best- Fly from Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane ACV - ONT
6h 36m$314–754Drive 693.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Arcata to Fontanacar 693.8 mi
12h 10m$127–183Bus, train via Petaluma
- Take the bus from Arcata to Petalumabus
- Take the bus from El Cerrito del Norte BART to Los Angeles Union Stationbus
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Fontanatrain
20h 59m$146–220Bus, train
- Take the bus from Arcata to Martinezbus
- Take the train from Martinez to Los Angelestrain
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Fontanatrain
24h 10m$238–443Fly to Los Angeles International Airport, train
- Fly from Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane ACV - LAX
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Fontanatrain
6h 42m$408–928Fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, train
- Fly from Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane ACV - BUR
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Fontanatrain
7h 21m$147–775Bus
- Take the bus from Arcata to Petalumabus
- Take the bus from Copeland St Transit Mall to 1st St & Mission Stbus 172
- Take the bus from San Francisco Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Montclair Transcenterbus
21h 58m$146–238Bus, train via Ukiah
- Take the bus from Arcata to Ukiah Amtrak Bus Stopbus
- Take the bus from Ukiah Amtrak Bus Stop to Martinezbus
- Take the train from Martinez to Los Angelestrain
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Fontanatrain
24h 15m$236–444
Arcata to Fontana by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Arcata to Fontana is to drive which costs $120 - $190 and takes 12h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Arcata to Fontana is to fly which takes 6h 36m and costs $310 - $800.
No, there is no direct bus from Arcata to Fontana. However, there are services departing from Arcata and arriving at Fontana Metrolink Transit Center via Copeland St Transit Mall, San Francisco Bus Station, Los Angeles Union Station and Montclair Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 58m.
The distance between Arcata and Fontana is 625 miles. The road distance is 697.8 miles.
The best way to get from Arcata to Fontana without a car is to bus and train via Petaluma which takes 20h 59m and costs $140 - $220.
It takes approximately 6h 36m to get from Arcata to Fontana, including transfers.
Arcata to Fontana bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Arcata station.
The best way to get from Arcata to Fontana is to fly which takes 6h 36m and costs $310 - $800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $140 - $240 and takes 21h 58m.
Arcata to Fontana bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Petaluma station.
Yes, the driving distance between Arcata to Fontana is 698 miles. It takes approximately 12h 10m to drive from Arcata to Fontana.
What companies run services between Arcata, CA, USA and Fontana, CA, USA?
United Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Inc., and three other airlines fly from Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV) to Ontario International Airport (ONT) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Arcata to Fontana Metrolink Transit Center via Petaluma, Copeland St Transit Mall, 1st St & Mission St, San Francisco Bus Station, Los Angeles Union Station, Montclair Transcenter, and Montclair Transit Center in around 21h 58m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Arcata-Eureka Airport to Ontario International Airport via San Francisco
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–390
Flights from Arcata-Eureka Airport to Ontario International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–650
Flights from Arcata-Eureka Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–300
Flights from Arcata-Eureka Airport to Los Angeles International Airport via San Francisco
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–300
Flights from Arcata-Eureka Airport to Burbank Bob Hope Airport via San Francisco
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–430
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Arcata-Eureka Airport to Ontario International Airport via Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 5m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $310–750
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Arcata-Eureka Airport to Ontario International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 46m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $150–650
- Website
- flyfrontier.com
Flights from Arcata-Eureka Airport to Ontario International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 57m
- When
- Wednesday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $160–950
- Website
- flybreeze.com
Flights from Arcata-Eureka Airport to Burbank Bob Hope Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $130–550
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from L.A. Union Station to Fontana
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $9–13
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from L.A. Union Station to Fontana
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $9–13
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from L.A. Union Station to Fontana
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $9–13
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from L.A. Union Station to Fontana
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $9–13
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from L.A. Union Station to Fontana
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $9–13
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Martinez to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 17m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $140–310
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Martinez to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 17m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $140–310
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Arcata to Petaluma
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $75–110
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Arcata to Martinez
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $85–120
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Arcata to Petaluma
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $75–110
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Arcata to Ukiah Amtrak Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $50–75
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Ukiah Amtrak Bus Stop to Martinez
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–50
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from El Cerrito del Norte BART to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–95
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1 415-921-5858
- [email protected]
- Website
- Golden Gate Bridge, Highway and Transportation District
Bus from Copeland St Transit Mall to 1st St & Mission St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- Golden Gate Bridge, Highway and Transportation District
- Adult
- $8–12
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from San Francisco Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–110
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Montclair Transcenter
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $4–10
- Website
- Greyhound
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