There are 3 ways to get from Fontana to Rancho Santa Margarita by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from San Bernardino Depot to Irvinetrain IE-OC Line
2h 55m$40–55Bus, 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
5h 20m$7–11Drive 49.8 mi
- Drive from Fontana to Rancho Santa Margaritacar 49.8 mi
56 min$10–14
Fontana to Rancho Santa Margarita by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Fontana to Rancho Santa Margarita is to bus and line 83 bus which costs $7 - $11 and takes 5h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Fontana to Rancho Santa Margarita is to drive which takes 56 min and costs $9 - $14.
No, there is no direct bus from Fontana to Rancho Santa Margarita. However, there are services departing from Merrill @ Sierra Avenue and arriving at Santa Margarita-Avd Empresa via San Bernardino, Katella-Harbor and Laguna Hills Trans Ctr Dock 4. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Fontana to Rancho Santa Margarita. However, there are services departing from Fontana and arriving at Irvine via San Bernardino Depot. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 55m.
The distance between Fontana and Rancho Santa Margarita is 77 miles. The road distance is 50 miles.
The best way to get from Fontana to Rancho Santa Margarita without a car is to train which takes 2h 55m and costs $40 - $55.
It takes approximately 2h 55m to get from Fontana to Rancho Santa Margarita, including transfers.
Fontana to Rancho Santa Margarita bus services, operated by Riverside Transit Agency, depart from San Bernardino station.
Fontana to Rancho Santa Margarita train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, depart from San Bernardino Depot station.
The best way to get from Fontana to Rancho Santa Margarita is to train which takes 2h 55m and costs $40 - $55. Alternatively, you can bus and line 83 bus, which costs $7 - $11 and takes 5h 20m.
What companies run services between Fontana, CA, USA and Rancho Santa Margarita, 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 Santa Margarita-Avd Empresa via San Bernardino Transit Center, San Bernardino, Harbor + Katella, Katella-Harbor, and Laguna Hills Trans Ctr Dock 4 in around 5h 20m.
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from San Bernardino Depot to Irvine
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $4–6
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
- Phone
- +1 (951) 565-5002
- Website
- Riverside Transit Agency
Bus from San Bernardino to Harbor + Katella
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- Riverside Transit Agency
- 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
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More Questions & Answers
Fontana to Rancho Santa Margarita bus services, operated by Riverside Transit Agency, arrive at Harbor + Katella station.
Fontana to Rancho Santa Margarita train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, arrive at Irvine station.
Yes, the driving distance between Fontana to Rancho Santa Margarita is 50 miles. It takes approximately 56 min to drive from Fontana to Rancho Santa Margarita.
There are 349+ hotels available in Rancho Santa Margarita.