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How to get fromFontana to Carmelby plane, shuttle, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Amtrak), car, train, or subway

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There are 8 ways to get from Fontana to Carmel by plane, shuttle, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Amtrak), car, train, or subway

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  1. Fly Ontario International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, shuttle

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    1. Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane ONT - SJC
    2. Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal A to Monterey Shuttle Stationshuttle bus
    6h 14m
    $229–865

  2. Drive 368 mi

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    1. Drive from Fontana to Carmelcar car 368 mi
    6h 25m
    $68–97

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Fontana to L.A. Union Stationtrain train SB Line
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Salinastrain train Coast Starlight
    11h 25m
    $189–338

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Fontana Metrolink Transit Center to 612 Wall St - Los Angelesbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Barbara Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Santa Barbara to Salinasbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Salinas to Carmel Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    13h 29m
    $147–216

  5. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Monterey Regional Airport

    1. Take the train from Fontana to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane plane LAX - MRY
    6h 50m
    $291–732

  6. Fly Ontario International Airport to San Francisco International Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane ONT - SFO
    2. Take a shuttle bus from SFO Airport Terminal 3-Lower Level to Monterey Shuttle Stationshuttle bus
    7h 36m
    $129–515

  7. Fly Ontario International Airport to Oakland International Airport, BART, shuttle

    1. Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane ONT - OAK
    2. Take the subway from Coliseum to Milpitassubway subway
    3. Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal A to Monterey Shuttle Stationshuttle bus
    7h 59m
    $300–829

  8. Train to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, fly to Monterey Regional Airport

    1. Take the train from Fontana to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane plane BUR - MRY
    7h 26m
    $450–829

Fontana to Carmel by bus and foot

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration13h 29mAverage Duration
Ticket$147Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 428.5 mi
  • Duration: 6h 14m

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

You can take a train from Fontana to Carmel via L.A. Union Station, Los Angeles, and Salinas in around 11h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Fontana Metrolink Transit Center to Carmel Amtrak Bus Stop via 612 Wall St - Los Angeles, Main / 7th, Los Angeles Union Station, Santa Barbara Bus Stop, Santa Barbara, and Salinas in around 13h 29m.

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