What is the cheapest way to get from Carpinteria to Fontana?

The cheapest way to get from Carpinteria to Fontana is to bus and line 66 bus which costs $24 - $40 and takes 7h 6m.

What is the fastest way to get from Carpinteria to Fontana?

The fastest way to get from Carpinteria to Fontana is to drive which takes 2h 17m and costs $24 - $35.

Is there a direct bus between Carpinteria and Fontana?

No, there is no direct bus from Carpinteria station to Fontana. However, there are services departing from Carpinteria Station and arriving at Fontana Metrolink Transit Center via Santa Barbara Bus Stop, Los Angeles Union Station and Montclair Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 6m.

Is there a direct train between Carpinteria and Fontana?

No, there is no direct train from Carpinteria station to Fontana. However, there are services departing from Carpinteria Station and arriving at Fontana via L.A. Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 6m.

How far is it from Carpinteria to Fontana?

The distance between Carpinteria and Fontana is 142 miles. The road distance is 132.3 miles.

How do I travel from Carpinteria to Fontana without a car?

The best way to get from Carpinteria to Fontana without a car is to train which takes 5h 6m and costs $35 - $75.

How long does it take to get from Carpinteria to Fontana?

It takes approximately 5h 6m to get from Carpinteria to Fontana, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Carpinteria to Fontana bus from?

Carpinteria to Fontana bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Santa Barbara Bus Stop station.

Where do I catch the Carpinteria to Fontana train from?

Carpinteria to Fontana train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Carpinteria Station.

Train or bus from Carpinteria to Fontana?

The best way to get from Carpinteria to Fontana is to train which takes 5h 6m and costs $35 - $75. Alternatively, you can bus and line 66 bus, which costs $24 - $40 and takes 7h 6m.

Where does the Carpinteria to Fontana bus arrive?

Carpinteria to Fontana bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Los Angeles Union Station.

Where does the Carpinteria to Fontana train arrive?

Carpinteria to Fontana train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.

Can I drive from Carpinteria to Fontana?

Yes, the driving distance between Carpinteria to Fontana is 132 miles. It takes approximately 2h 17m to drive from Carpinteria to Fontana.

Where can I stay near Fontana?

There are 311+ hotels available in Fontana.

Carpinteria to Fontana - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, line 66 bus, and car

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There are 3 ways to get from Carpinteria to Fontana by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Carpinteria Station to Los Angelestrain Pacific Surfliner
2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Fontanatrain SB Line
5h 6m
$37–72
Drive 131.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Carpinteria to Fontanacar 131.5 mi
2h 17m
$24–35
Bus, line 66 bus
1. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Montclair Transcenterbus
3. Take the bus from Montclair Transit Center to Fontana Metrolink Transit Centerbus 66
7h 6m
$25–40

Carpinteria to Fontana by train and foot

42Weekly Services

5h 6mAverage Duration

$37Cheapest Price

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Distance: 141.1 mi
Duration: 5h 6m

What companies run services between Carpinteria, CA, USA and Fontana, CA, USA?

You can take a train from Carpinteria Station to Fontana via Los Angeles and L.A. Union Station in around 5h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Carpinteria Station to Fontana Metrolink Transit Center via Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara Bus Stop, Los Angeles Union Station, Montclair Transcenter, and Montclair Transit Center in around 7h 6m.

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