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How to get fromFontana to Palo Altoby plane, train, bus, train (Amtrak), or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Fontana to Palo Alto by plane, train, bus, train (Amtrak), or car

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

    best
    1. Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane ONT - SJC
    2. Take the train from Santa Clara Caltrain Northbound to California Avenue Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    4h 1m
    $179–811

  2. Drive 401.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Fontana to Palo Altocar car 401.1 mi
    6h 47m
    $74–106

  3. Bus via Los Angeles

    1. Take the bus from Fontana Metrolink Transit Center to 612 Wall St - Los Angelesbus bus El Paso
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles, CA - Chinatown Station to San Jose, CA - Huong Lan Sandwichbus bus Westminster
    10h 58m
    $90–120

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Fontana to L.A. Union Stationtrain train SB Line
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Josetrain train Coast Starlight
    13h 11m
    $144–300

  5. Fly to San Francisco International Airport, Caltrain

    1. Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane ONT - SFO
    2. Take the train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to California Avenue Caltrain Southboundtrain train
    4h 16m
    $85–620

  6. Fly to Oakland International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane ONT - OAK
    2. Take the train from Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtrak to Santa Clara Amtraktrain train
    5h 44m
    $260–786

  7. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Bloomington to San Jose - King Rd Pink Elephantbus bus Nogales
    14h 21m
    $84–117

Fontana to Palo Alto by bus and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration10h 58mAverage Duration
Ticket$90Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 364.2 mi
  • Duration: 4h 1m

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 612 Wall St - Los Angeles, Olive / 5th, Main / College, Los Angeles, CA - Chinatown Station, San Jose, CA - Huong Lan Sandwich, and King & Tully in around 10h 58m. 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.

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