There are 5 ways to get from Fontana to Lake Forest by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from San Bernardino Depot to Irvinetrain IE-OC Line
2h 44m$10–15Bus, line 83 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from San Bernardino to Harbor + Katellabus 200
- Take the bus from Katella-Harbor to Laguna Hills Trans Ctr Dock 6bus 83
4h 8m$5–9Drive 47.3 mi
- Drive from Fontana to Lake Forestcar 47.3 mi
54 min$9–13Taxi
- Take the taxi from Fontana to Lake Foresttaxi 47.3 mi
54 min$140–180Line 14 bus, train
- Take the bus from Fontana Metrolink Transit Center to San Bernardino Transit Centerbus 14
- Take the train from Riverside - Downtown to Irvinetrain IE-OC Line
3h 44m$13–17
Fontana to Lake Forest by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Fontana to Lake Forest is to bus and line 83 bus which costs $5 - $9 and takes 4h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Fontana to Lake Forest is to drive which takes 54 min and costs $8 - $13.
No, there is no direct bus from Fontana to Lake Forest. However, there are services departing from Merrill @ Sierra Avenue and arriving at Laguna Hills Trans Ctr Dock 6 via San Bernardino and Katella-Harbor. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 8m.
No, there is no direct train from Fontana to Lake Forest. However, there are services departing from Fontana and arriving at Irvine via San Bernardino Depot. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 44m.
The distance between Fontana and Lake Forest is 67 miles. The road distance is 47.6 miles.
The best way to get from Fontana to Lake Forest without a car is to train which takes 2h 44m and costs $10 - $15.
It takes approximately 2h 44m to get from Fontana to Lake Forest, including transfers.
Fontana to Lake Forest bus services, operated by Riverside Transit Agency, depart from San Bernardino station.
Fontana to Lake Forest train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, depart from San Bernardino Depot station.
The best way to get from Fontana to Lake Forest is to train which takes 2h 44m and costs $10 - $15. Alternatively, you can bus and line 83 bus, which costs $5 - $9 and takes 4h 8m.
What companies run services between Fontana, CA, USA and Lake Forest, Orange County, CA, USA?
Metrolink Trains operates a train from San Bernardino Depot to Irvine 3 times a day. Tickets cost $4–6 and the journey takes 1h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Merrill @ Sierra Avenue to Laguna Hills Trans Ctr Dock 6 via San Bernardino Transit Center, San Bernardino, Harbor + Katella, and Katella-Harbor in around 4h 8m.
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from San Bernardino Depot to Irvine
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $4–6
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
Train from Riverside - Downtown to Irvine
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $9–13
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
- Phone
- +1 (951) 565-5002
- Website
- riversidetransit.com
Bus from San Bernardino to Harbor + Katella
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- http://www.riversidetransit.com
- Children 46" tall and under
- $1–4
- Seniors 60+, Disabled, Medicare
- $1–4
- Adults and children over 46" tall
- $1–5
- Phone
- +1 714-560-6282
- Website
- octa.net
Bus from Katella-Harbor to Laguna Hills Trans Ctr Dock 6
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Schedules at
- octa.net
- Phone
- +1 (909) 379-7100
- Website
- omnitrans.org
Bus from Fontana Metrolink Transit Center to San Bernardino Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- https://omnitrans.org/
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Estimated price
- $140–180
San Bernardino Yellow Cab
- Phone
- +1 909 884-1111
- Website
- facebook.com
JR;s Taxi Service
- Phone
- +1-909-262-9910
- Website
- jrtaxiservice.com
https://proride.pro/home
- Phone
- +1 833-393-2776
Lady Cab Driver
- Phone
- +1 909-624-3333
Piratas Cab
- Phone
- +1 626-391-9090
Glens Falls Capitaland Taxi
- Phone
- +1 518-793-0000
Queensbury Taxi
- Phone
- +1 518-761-1234
Tri County Cab, Inc
- Phone
- +1 518-792-1234
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More Questions & Answers
Fontana to Lake Forest bus services, operated by Riverside Transit Agency, arrive at Harbor + Katella station.
Fontana to Lake Forest train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, arrive at Irvine station.
Yes, the driving distance between Fontana to Lake Forest is 48 miles. It takes approximately 54 min to drive from Fontana to Lake Forest.
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