There are 4 ways to get from Fontana to Dana Point by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from San Bernardino Depot to San Juan Capistranotrain IE-OC Line
3h 39m$13–18Line 61 bus, bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Sierra Avenue @ Merrill to Pomona Transit Centerbus 61
- Take the bus from Ring-Brea Mall to Newport Trans Ctr Dock 3bus 57
6h 47m$7–12Line 14 bus, train, line 90 bus
- Take the bus from Fontana Metrolink Transit Center to San Bernardino Transit Centerbus 14
- Take the train from San Bernardino - Downtown to Tustintrain
- Take the bus from Tustin Metrolink Station-Dock 8 to Golden Lantern-Pacific Coastbus 90
4h 53m$13–18Drive 61.4 mi
- Drive from Fontana to Dana Pointcar 61.4 mi
1h 11m$12–17
Fontana to Dana Point by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Fontana to Dana Point is to line 61 bus and bus which costs $7 - $12 and takes 6h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Fontana to Dana Point is to drive which takes 1h 11m and costs $11 - $17.
No, there is no direct bus from Fontana to Dana Point. However, there are services departing from Sierra Avenue @ Merrill and arriving at Golden Lantern-Pacific Coast via Pomona Transit Center, Ring-Brea Mall and Newport Trans Ctr Dock 6. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 47m.
No, there is no direct train from Fontana to Dana Point. However, there are services departing from Fontana and arriving at San Juan Capistrano via San Bernardino Depot. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 39m.
The distance between Fontana and Dana Point is 82 miles. The road distance is 61.8 miles.
The best way to get from Fontana to Dana Point without a car is to train which takes 3h 39m and costs $13 - $18.
It takes approximately 3h 39m to get from Fontana to Dana Point, including transfers.
Fontana to Dana Point bus services, operated by Omnitrans, depart from Sierra Avenue @ Merrill station.
Fontana to Dana Point train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, depart from San Bernardino Depot station.
The best way to get from Fontana to Dana Point is to train which takes 3h 39m and costs $13 - $18. Alternatively, you can line 61 bus and bus, which costs $7 - $12 and takes 6h 47m.
What companies run services between Fontana, CA, USA and Dana Point, CA, USA?
Metrolink Trains operates a train from San Bernardino Depot to San Juan Capistrano 4 times a week. Tickets cost $5–7 and the journey takes 1h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sierra Avenue @ Merrill to Golden Lantern-Pacific Coast via Pomona Transit Center, Brea Mall, Ring-Brea Mall, Newport Trans Ctr Dock 3, and Newport Trans Ctr Dock 6 in around 6h 47m.
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from San Bernardino Depot to San Juan Capistrano
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from San Bernardino - Downtown to Tustin
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $9–14
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
- Phone
- +1 (909) 379-7100
- Website
- Omnitrans
Bus from Fontana Metrolink Transit Center to San Bernardino Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- Omnitrans
Bus from Sierra Avenue @ Merrill to Pomona Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- Omnitrans
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Booking & Getting There
Fontana to Dana Point bus services, operated by Omnitrans, arrive at Pomona Transit Center station.
Fontana to Dana Point train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, arrive at San Juan Capistrano station.
Yes, the driving distance between Fontana to Dana Point is 62 miles. It takes approximately 1h 11m to drive from Fontana to Dana Point.
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