There are 6 ways to get from Fontana to San Luis Obispo by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, train, plane, or bus
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Train
best- Take the train from Fontana to L.A. Union Stationtrain SB Line
- Take the train from Los Angeles to San Luis Obispotrain Coast Starlight / ...
7h 36m$79–163Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Montclair Transcenter to Los Angeles Union Stationbus Greyhound US1210 / ...
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Luis Obispo Railroad Museumbus FlixBus 2005
7h 53m$37–62Drive 233.4 mi
- Drive from Fontana to San Luis Obispocar 233.4 mi
4h 16m$43–62Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Fontana to L.A. Union Stationtrain
- Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP)plane LAX - SBP
5h 31m$237–468Line 61 bus, line 707 bus, line 76 bus, train
- Take the bus from Sierra Avenue @ Merrill to Pomona Transit Centerbus 61
- Take the bus from Pomona Transit Center to El Monte Station Upper Levelbus 707 / ...
- Take the bus from El Monte Station - Lower Level to Alameda / Los Angelesbus 76
- Take the train from Los Angeles to San Luis Obispotrain
9h 56m$74–160Fly from Ontario International Airport
- Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP)plane ONT - SBP
6h 44m$53–274
Fontana to San Luis Obispo by train and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Fontana to San Luis Obispo is to bus which costs $35 - $65 and takes 7h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Fontana to San Luis Obispo is to drive which takes 4h 16m and costs $40 - $65.
No, there is no direct bus from Fontana to San Luis Obispo. However, there are services departing from Fontana Metrolink Transit Center and arriving at San Luis Obispo Railroad Museum via Montclair Transcenter and Los Angeles Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 53m.
No, there is no direct train from Fontana to San Luis Obispo. However, there are services departing from Fontana and arriving at San Luis Obispo via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 36m.
The distance between Fontana and San Luis Obispo is 271 miles. The road distance is 234.8 miles.
The best way to get from Fontana to San Luis Obispo without a car is to train which takes 7h 36m and costs $75 - $170.
It takes approximately 7h 36m to get from Fontana to San Luis Obispo, including transfers.
Fontana to San Luis Obispo bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Montclair Transcenter station.
Fontana to San Luis Obispo train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, depart from Fontana station.
The best way to get from Fontana to San Luis Obispo is to train which takes 7h 36m and costs $75 - $170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $35 - $65 and takes 7h 53m, you could also fly, which costs $50 - $280 and takes 6h 44m.
What companies run services between Fontana, CA, USA and San Luis Obispo, CA, USA?
You can take a train from Fontana to San Luis Obispo via L.A. Union Station and Los Angeles in around 7h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Fontana Metrolink Transit Center to San Luis Obispo Railroad Museum via Montclair Transit Center, Montclair Transcenter, and Los Angeles Union Station in around 7h 53m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $25–180
Flights from Ontario International Airport to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport via San Francisco
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–270
Flights from Ontario International Airport to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–460
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Ontario International Airport to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–320
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Ontario International Airport to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport via Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 7m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $170–750
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from Fontana to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $9–13
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from Fontana to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $9–13
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Los Angeles to San Luis Obispo
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 1m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $70–150
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Los Angeles to San Luis Obispo
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 1m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $70–150
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Montclair Transcenter to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $5–10
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Luis Obispo Railroad Museum
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1 (909) 379-7100
- Website
- Omnitrans
Bus from Sierra Avenue @ Merrill to Pomona Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- Omnitrans
- Phone
- +1 800-743-3463
- [email protected]
- Website
- Foothill Transit
Bus from Pomona Transit Center to El Monte Station Upper Level
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–6
- Website
- Foothill Transit
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- [email protected]
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
Bus from El Monte Station - Lower Level to Alameda / Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
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More Questions & Answers
Fontana to San Luis Obispo bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Los Angeles Union Station.
Fontana to San Luis Obispo train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, arrive at L.A. Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Fontana to San Luis Obispo is 235 miles. It takes approximately 4h 16m to drive from Fontana to San Luis Obispo.
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