There are 5 ways to get from Carson to Fontana by bus, train, car, or tram
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Harbor Fwy / Carson to Cal State LA Busway Stationbus Metro J Line
- Take the train from Cal State LA to Fontanatrain SB Line
3h 8m$11–15Bus, line 707 bus, line 61 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Harbor Fwy / Carson to El Monte Station - Upper Levelbus
- Take the bus from El Monte Station Upper Level to Pomona Transit Centerbus 707 / ...
- Take the bus from Pomona Transit Center to Sierra Avenue @ Merrillbus 61
3h 52m$5–10Bus
- Take the bus from Harbor Fwy / Carson to Olive / 5thbus Metro J Line
- Take the bus from 612 Wall St - Los Angeles to Fontana Metrolink Transit Centerbus Huntington Park
3h 24m$42–57Drive 60.8 mi
- Drive from Carson to Fontanacar 60.8 mi
1h 9m$12–16Tram, train
- Take the tram from Del Amo Station to Union Station - Metro A-Linetram Metro A Line
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Fontanatrain SB Line
3h 35m$12–16
Carson to Fontana by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Carson to Fontana is to bus and line 707 bus and line 61 bus which costs $4 - $10 and takes 3h 52m.
The fastest way to get from Carson to Fontana is to drive which takes 1h 9m and costs $11 - $16.
No, there is no direct bus from Carson to Fontana. However, there are services departing from Harbor Fwy / Carson and arriving at Fontana Metrolink Transit Center via 612 Wall St - Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 24m.
No, there is no direct train from Carson station to Fontana. However, there are services departing from Del Amo Station and arriving at Fontana via L.A. Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 35m.
The distance between Carson and Fontana is 72 miles. The road distance is 61.1 miles.
The best way to get from Carson to Fontana without a car is to bus and train which takes 3h 8m and costs $10 - $15.
It takes approximately 3h 8m to get from Carson to Fontana, including transfers.
Carson to Fontana bus services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, depart from Harbor Fwy / Carson station.
Carson to Fontana train services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, depart from Del Amo Station.
Carson to Fontana bus services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, arrive at Olive / 5th station.
What companies run services between Carson, CA, USA and Fontana, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Harbor Fwy / Carson to Fontana Metrolink Transit Center via Olive / 5th and 612 Wall St - Los Angeles in around 3h 24m.
- 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
Train from L.A. Union Station to Fontana
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $9–13
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- [email protected]
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
Bus from Harbor Fwy / Carson to Cal State LA Busway Station
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
Bus from Harbor Fwy / Carson to Olive / 5th
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
Bus from Harbor Fwy / Carson to El Monte Station - Upper Level
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
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Booking & Getting There
Carson to Fontana train services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, arrive at Union Station - Metro A-Line.
Yes, the driving distance between Carson to Fontana is 61 miles. It takes approximately 1h 9m to drive from Carson to Fontana.
There are 367+ hotels available in Fontana.




