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

The cheapest way to get from Carpinteria to Fontana is to drive which costs $23 - $35 and takes 2h 22m.

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 22m and costs $23 - $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 via Oxnard and Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 1m.

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 130.2 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 $30 - $70.

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 Amtrak, depart from Carpinteria 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 $30 - $70. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $55 - $90 and takes 6h 1m.

Where does the Carpinteria to Fontana bus arrive?

Carpinteria to Fontana bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Oxnard 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 130 miles. It takes approximately 2h 22m to drive from Carpinteria to Fontana.

Where can I stay near Fontana?

There are 367+ hotels available in Fontana.

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There are 3 ways to get from Carpinteria to Fontana by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), 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
$32–67
Drive 129.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Carpinteria to Fontanacar 129.5 mi
2h 22m
$24–35
Bus
1. Take the bus from Carpinteria Station to Oxnardbus
2. Take the bus from Oxnard to Los Angelesbus
3. Take the bus from Los Angeles to Fontanabus
6h 1m
$59–89

Carpinteria to Fontana by train and foot

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5h 6mAverage Duration

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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 via Oxnard and Los Angeles in around 6h 1m.

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