There are 8 ways to get from Fontana to Palo Alto by plane, train, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly Ontario International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, Caltrain
best- Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane ONT - SJC
- Take the train from Santa Clara Caltrain Northbound to California Avenue Caltrain Northboundtrain
4h 6m$309–761Bus, line 22 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Montclair Transcenter to Los Angeles Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Los Angeles, CA - Chinatown Station to San Jose, CA - Huong Lan Sandwichbus
- Take the bus from King & Tully to El Camino & Churchillbus 22
11h 40m$57–78Train
- Take the train from Fontana to L.A. Union Stationtrain SB Line
- Take the train from Los Angeles to San Josetrain Coast Starlight
13h 11m$244–380Drive 399.1 mi
- Drive from Fontana to Palo Altocar 399.1 mi
6h 52m$69–99Fly Ontario International Airport to San Francisco International Airport, Caltrain
- Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane ONT - SFO
- Take the train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to California Avenue Caltrain Southboundtrain
4h 19m$85–360Fly Ontario International Airport to Oakland International Airport, train
- Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane ONT - OAK
- Take the train from Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtrak to Santa Clara Amtraktrain
5h 49m$73–346Train to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport
- Take the train from Fontana to L.A. Union Stationtrain
- Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane BUR - SJC
6h 19m$222–782Bus
- Take the bus from Bloomington to San Jose - King Rd Pink Elephantbus Nogales
14h 21m$84–117
Fontana to Palo Alto by bus and tram
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Fontana to Palo Alto is to bus and line 22 bus which costs $55 - $80 and takes 11h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Fontana to Palo Alto is to fly and Caltrain which takes 4h 6m and costs $300 - $800.
No, there is no direct bus from Fontana to Palo Alto. However, there are services departing from Fontana Metrolink Transit Center and arriving at El Camino & Churchill via Montclair Transcenter, Los Angeles, CA - Chinatown Station and King & Tully. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Fontana to Palo Alto. However, there are services departing from Fontana and arriving at California Avenue Caltrain Northbound via Los Angeles and San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 11m.
The distance between Fontana and Palo Alto is 366 miles. The road distance is 401.4 miles.
The best way to get from Fontana to Palo Alto without a car is to bus and line 22 bus which takes 11h 40m and costs $55 - $80.
It takes approximately 4h 6m to get from Fontana to Palo Alto, including transfers.
Fontana to Palo Alto bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Montclair Transcenter station.
Fontana to Palo Alto train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, depart from Fontana station.
The best way to get from Fontana to Palo Alto is to bus and line 22 bus which takes 11h 40m and costs $55 - $80. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $240 - $380 and takes 13h 11m.
What companies run services between Fontana, CA, USA and Palo Alto, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Fontana Metrolink Transit Center to El Camino & Churchill via Montclair Transit Center, Montclair Transcenter, Los Angeles Union Station, Union Station - Metro A-Line, Chinatown Station, Los Angeles, CA - Chinatown Station, San Jose, CA - Huong Lan Sandwich, and King & Tully in around 11h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Fontana to California Avenue Caltrain Northbound via L.A. Union Station, Los Angeles, San Jose, and San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound in around 13h 11m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Ontario International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–320
Flights from Ontario International Airport to Oakland International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–300
Flights from Ontario International Airport to Oakland International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- $60–340
Flights from Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–270
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Ontario International Airport to San Francisco International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–220
- Website
- flyfrontier.com
Flights from Ontario International Airport to San Francisco International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $70–220
- Phone
- +1 800-660-4287
- Website
- Cal Train
Train from Santa Clara Caltrain Northbound to California Avenue Caltrain Northbound
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $4–6
- Website
- Cal Train
- Schedules at
- Cal Train
- One-way Adult
- $4–6
Train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to California Avenue Caltrain Southbound
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- Cal Train
- Schedules at
- Cal Train
- One-way Adult
- $5–7
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from Fontana to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $9–13
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from Fontana to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $9–13
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Los Angeles to San Jose
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $230–360
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtrak to Santa Clara Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $20–35
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Montclair Transcenter to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $6–9
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 714-839-3500
- [email protected]
- Website
- Hoang Bus
Bus from Los Angeles, CA - Chinatown Station to San Jose, CA - Huong Lan Sandwich
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–60
- Book at
- GoToBus - Hoang Express
- Website
- Hoang Bus
- Adult One-way
- $45–60
- Phone
- +1 408-321-2300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Santa Clara VTA
Bus from King & Tully to El Camino & Churchill
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- Santa Clara VTA
- Adult
- $2–5
- Phone
- +1 833 766 3553
- Website
- Tufesa
Bus from Bloomington to San Jose - King Rd Pink Elephant
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $80–110
- Schedules at
- Tufesa
- Adult One way
- $80–110
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Booking & Getting There
Fontana to Palo Alto bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Los Angeles Union Station.
Fontana to Palo Alto train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, arrive at L.A. Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Fontana to Palo Alto is 401 miles. It takes approximately 6h 52m to drive from Fontana to Palo Alto.
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