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How to get fromCosta Mesa to Fontanaby train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Costa Mesa to Fontana by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Santa Ana to San Bernardino Depottrain train IE-OC Line
    3h 42m
    $12–16

  2. Line 71 bus, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Newport-Broadway to Tustin-East Village Waybus bus 71
    2. Take the bus from Village of Orange Zone 5 to San Bernardinobus bus 200
    4h 25m
    $5–9

  3. Drive 51.7 mi

    1. Drive from Costa Mesa to Fontanacar car 51.7 mi
    57 min
    $10–14

  4. Line 43 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from Park-19Th to Harbor-Katellabus bus 43
    2. Take the bus from Katella + Harbor to San Bernardinobus bus 200
    4h 29m
    $5–9

  5. Line 57 bus, line 61 bus

    1. Take the bus from Bristol-Sunflower to Ring-Brea Mallbus bus 57
    2. Take the bus from Pomona Transit Center to Sierra Avenue @ Merrillbus bus 61
    5h 17m
    $7–12

Costa Mesa to Fontana by bus and train

Calendar24Weekly Services
Duration3h 42mAverage Duration
Ticket$12Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 64.8 mi
  • Duration: 3h 42m

What companies run services between Costa Mesa, CA, USA and Fontana, CA, USA?

Metrolink Trains operates a train from Santa Ana to San Bernardino Depot 3 times a day. Tickets cost $9–13 and the journey takes 1h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Newport-Broadway to Sierra Avenue @ Merrill via Tustin-East Village Way, Village of Orange Zone 5, San Bernardino, and San Bernardino Transit Center in around 4h 25m.

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