There are 8 ways to get from Arcata to Fontana by plane, bus, train, car, or bus (Amtrak, Greyhound, Flixbus)
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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 22m$294–754Drive 695.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Arcata to Fontanacar 695.9 mi
12h 5m$127–184Bus, train via Petaluma
- Take the bus from Arcata to Petalumabus
- Take the bus from Copeland St Transit Mall to 4th St & Folsom Stbus 172
- Take the bus from San Francisco to Los Angeles Union Stationbus
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Fontanatrain
21h 9m$169–257Bus, 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$268–482Fly 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$328–978Fly 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$147–625Bus
- 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 San Bernardino Downtown Transit Centerbus
21h 55m$164–269Bus, 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$267–485
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 5m.
The fastest way to get from Arcata to Fontana is to fly which takes 6h 22m and costs $290 - $800.
No, there is no direct bus from Arcata to Fontana. However, there are services departing from Arcata and arriving at Sierra @ Merrill via Copeland St Transit Mall, San Francisco Bus Station, Los Angeles Union Station and San Bernardino Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 55m.
The distance between Arcata and Fontana is 625 miles. The road distance is 699.9 miles.
The best way to get from Arcata to Fontana without a car is to bus and train via Petaluma which takes 21h 9m and costs $160 - $260.
It takes approximately 6h 22m 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 22m and costs $290 - $800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $160 - $270 and takes 21h 55m.
Arcata to Fontana bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Petaluma station.
Yes, the driving distance between Arcata to Fontana is 700 miles. It takes approximately 12h 5m to drive from Arcata to Fontana.
What companies run services between Arcata, CA, USA and Fontana, CA, USA?
United Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Inc., and two other airlines fly from Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV) to Ontario International Airport (ONT) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Arcata to Sierra @ Merrill via Petaluma, Copeland St Transit Mall, 1st St & Mission St, San Francisco Bus Station, Los Angeles Union Station, San Bernardino Downtown Transit Center, and San Bernardino Transit Center in around 21h 55m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Arcata-Eureka Airport to Ontario International Airport via San Francisco
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–470
Flights from Arcata-Eureka Airport to Ontario International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–800
Flights from Arcata-Eureka Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 59m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–300
Flights from Arcata-Eureka Airport to Los Angeles International Airport via San Francisco
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–300
Flights from Arcata-Eureka Airport to Burbank Bob Hope Airport via San Francisco
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 49m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–550
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Arcata-Eureka Airport to Ontario International Airport via Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 42m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $290–750
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Arcata-Eureka Airport to Ontario International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 46m
- When
- Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $200–1,200
- Website
- flybreeze.com
Flights from Arcata-Eureka Airport to Burbank Bob Hope Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $130–600
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from L.A. Union Station to Fontana
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $9–13
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
Train from L.A. Union Station to Fontana
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $9–13
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
Train from L.A. Union Station to Fontana
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $9–13
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
Train from L.A. Union Station to Fontana
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $9–13
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
Train from L.A. Union Station to Fontana
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $9–13
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Martinez to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 17m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $160–330
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Martinez to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 17m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $160–330
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Arcata to Petaluma
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $85–120
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Bus from Arcata to Martinez
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $95–140
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Bus from Arcata to Petaluma
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $85–120
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Bus from Arcata to Ukiah Amtrak Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $55–85
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Bus from Ukiah Amtrak Bus Stop to Martinez
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 415-921-5858
- [email protected]
- Website
- goldengate.org
Bus from Copeland St Transit Mall to 4th St & Folsom St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- https://www.goldengate.org/
- Adult
- $8–12
Bus from Copeland St Transit Mall to 1st St & Mission St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- https://www.goldengate.org/
- Adult
- $8–12
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from San Francisco to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $65–110
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Bernardino Downtown Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $9–15
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from San Francisco Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–120
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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