There are 6 ways to get from Fontana to San Diego by bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, train, plane, shuttle, or bus
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Bus (Flixbus)
best- Take the bus from San Bernardino Downtown Transit Center to San Diegobus FlixBus 2015 / ...
5h 6m$20–32Train via Los Angeles
- Take the train from Fontana to L.A. Union Stationtrain SB Line
- Take the train from Los Angeles to San Diegotrain Pacific Surfliner
5h 27m$49–98Drive 107.6 mi
- Drive from Fontana to San Diegocar 107.6 mi
1h 52m$20–29Train, fly
- Take the train from Fontana to L.A. Union Stationtrain
- Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane LAX - SAN
4h 20m$176–676Train
- Take the train from San Bernardino - Downtown to Oceansidetrain IE-OC Line
- Take the train from Oceanside to San Diegotrain Pacific Surfliner
6h 18m$28–47Shuttle, bus
- Take a shuttle bus from Fontana to Escondido, CA - 796 W Valley PKWYLas Vegas
- Take the bus from Escondido Transit Center to Broadway & 4th Avbus 235
3h 10m$26–38
Fontana to San Diego by bus and tram (Flixbus)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Fontana to San Diego is to bus which costs $20 - $35 and takes 5h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Fontana to San Diego is to drive which takes 1h 52m and costs $19 - $29.
No, there is no direct bus from Fontana to San Diego. However, there are services departing from Merrill @ Sierra Avenue and arriving at San Diego via San Bernardino Downtown Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 6m.
No, there is no direct train from Fontana to San Diego. However, there are services departing from Fontana and arriving at San Diego via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 27m.
The distance between Fontana and San Diego is 124 miles. The road distance is 108.2 miles.
The best way to get from Fontana to San Diego without a car is to bus which takes 5h 6m and costs $20 - $35.
It takes approximately 5h 6m to get from Fontana to San Diego, including transfers.
Fontana to San Diego bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from San Bernardino Downtown Transit Center station.
Fontana to San Diego train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, depart from Fontana station.
The best way to get from Fontana to San Diego is to bus which takes 5h 6m and costs $20 - $35. Alternatively, you can train via Los Angeles, which costs $45 - $100 and takes 5h 27m.
What companies run services between Fontana, CA, USA and San Diego, CA, USA?
Flixbus USA operates a bus from San Bernardino Downtown Transit Center to San Diego twice daily. Tickets cost $18–30 and the journey takes 3h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Fontana to San Diego via L.A. Union Station and Los Angeles in around 5h 27m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–260
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–260
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from Fontana to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $9–13
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
Train from Fontana to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $9–13
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
Train from San Bernardino - Downtown to Oceanside
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 39m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $13–18
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Los Angeles to San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 57m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $40–85
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Oceanside to San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $13–27
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from San Bernardino Downtown Transit Center to San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $18–30
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- [email protected]
- Website
- crossborderxpress.com
Shuttle from Fontana to Escondido, CA - 796 W Valley PKWY
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $23–35
- Schedules at
- crossborderxpress.com
- Phone
- +1 619-557-4555
- Website
- sdmts.com
Bus from Escondido Transit Center to Broadway & 4th Av
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- https://www.sdmts.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.sdmts.com/getting-around/departures-and-schedules
- One Way - Adult/Youth
- $2–5
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More Questions & Answers
Fontana to San Diego bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at San Diego station.
Fontana to San Diego train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, arrive at L.A. Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Fontana to San Diego is 108 miles. It takes approximately 1h 52m to drive from Fontana to San Diego.
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