There are 4 ways to get from Chula Vista to Fontana by bus, train (Amtrak), 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
best- Take the bus from San Ysidro to Fontanabus Lxus 2101
4h 16mTram, bus
cheapest- Take the tram from E Street Station to UCSD Health La Jolla Stationtram Blue
- Take the bus from San Diego to San Bernardino Downtown Transit Centerbus FlixBus 2015 / ...
5h 19m$20–42Train
- Take the train from San Diego to Oceansidetrain Pacific Surfliner
- Take the train from Oceanside to San Bernardino - Downtowntrain IE-OC Line
6h 45m$28–47Drive 112.6 mi
- Drive from Chula Vista to Fontanacar 112.6 mi
1h 59m$21–30
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chula Vista to Fontana is to drive which costs $20 - $30 and takes 1h 59m.
The fastest way to get from Chula Vista to Fontana is to drive which takes 1h 59m and costs $20 - $30.
No, there is no direct bus from Chula Vista to Fontana. However, there are services departing from San Ysidro and arriving at Fontana via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 16m.
No, there is no direct train from Chula Vista station to Fontana. However, there are services departing from E Street Station and arriving at San Bernardino - Downtown via San Diego and Oceanside. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 45m.
The distance between Chula Vista and Fontana is 142 miles. The road distance is 113.2 miles.
The best way to get from Chula Vista to Fontana without a car is to bus which takes 4h 16m and costs .
It takes approximately 4h 16m to get from Chula Vista to Fontana, including transfers.
Chula Vista to Fontana bus services, operated by Limousine Express, depart from San Ysidro station.
Chula Vista to Fontana train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Diego station.
The best way to get from Chula Vista to Fontana is to bus which takes 4h 16m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $28 - $50 and takes 6h 45m.
What companies run services between Chula Vista, CA, USA and Fontana, CA, USA?
Limousine Express operates a bus from San Ysidro to Fontana once daily, and the journey takes 3h. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from E Street Station to Fontana Metrolink Transit Center via Santa Fe Depot, San Diego, Oceanside, San Bernardino - Downtown, and San Bernardino Transit Center in around 6h 45m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from San Diego to Oceanside
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $13–27
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from Oceanside to San Bernardino - Downtown
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $13–18
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
- Phone
- +1 619-557-4555
- Website
- sdmts.com
Tram from E Street Station to UCSD Health La Jolla Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–13
- Website
- https://www.sdmts.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.sdmts.com/getting-around/departures-and-schedules
- Website
- example.com
Bus from San Ysidro to Fontana
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- example.com
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from San Diego to San Bernardino Downtown Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $16–27
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Chula Vista to Fontana bus services, operated by Limousine Express, arrive at Fontana station.
Chula Vista to Fontana train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Oceanside station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chula Vista to Fontana is 113 miles. It takes approximately 1h 59m to drive from Chula Vista to Fontana.
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