What is the cheapest way to get from Fontana to Santa Barbara?

The cheapest way to get from Fontana to Santa Barbara is to drive which costs $26 - $40 and takes 2h 29m.

What is the fastest way to get from Fontana to Santa Barbara?

The fastest way to get from Fontana to Santa Barbara is to drive which takes 2h 29m and costs $26 - $40.

Is there a direct bus between Fontana and Santa Barbara?

No, there is no direct bus from Fontana to Santa Barbara. However, there are services departing from Merrill @ Sierra and arriving at Santa Barbara Bus Stop via San Bernardino Downtown Transit Center and Los Angeles Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 53m.

Is there a direct train between Fontana and Santa Barbara?

No, there is no direct train from Fontana to Santa Barbara. However, there are services departing from Fontana and arriving at Santa Barbara via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 18m.

How far is it from Fontana to Santa Barbara?

The distance between Fontana and Santa Barbara is 152 miles. The road distance is 143.4 miles.

How do I travel from Fontana to Santa Barbara without a car?

The best way to get from Fontana to Santa Barbara without a car is to train which takes 5h 18m and costs $35 - $85.

How long does it take to get from Fontana to Santa Barbara?

It takes approximately 5h 18m to get from Fontana to Santa Barbara, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Fontana to Santa Barbara bus from?

Fontana to Santa Barbara bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from San Bernardino Downtown Transit Center station.

Where do I catch the Fontana to Santa Barbara train from?

Fontana to Santa Barbara train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, depart from Fontana station.

Train or bus from Fontana to Santa Barbara?

The best way to get from Fontana to Santa Barbara is to train which takes 5h 18m and costs $35 - $85. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $27 - $45 and takes 5h 53m.

Where does the Fontana to Santa Barbara bus arrive?

Fontana to Santa Barbara bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Los Angeles Union Station.

Where does the Fontana to Santa Barbara train arrive?

Fontana to Santa Barbara train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, arrive at L.A. Union Station.

Can I drive from Fontana to Santa Barbara?

Yes, the driving distance between Fontana to Santa Barbara is 143 miles. It takes approximately 2h 29m to drive from Fontana to Santa Barbara.

Where can I stay near Santa Barbara?

There are 250+ hotels available in Santa Barbara.

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There are 3 ways to get from Fontana to Santa Barbara by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Fontana to L.A. Union Stationtrain SB Line
2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Santa Barbaratrain Pacific Surfliner / ...
5h 18m
$39–83
Drive 142.6 mi
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1. Drive from Fontana to Santa Barbaracar 142.6 mi
2h 29m
$26–38
Bus (Flixbus)
1. Take the bus from San Bernardino Downtown Transit Center to Los Angeles Union Stationbus FlixBus 2054
2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Barbara Bus Stopbus FlixBus 2005
5h 53m
$27–44

Fontana to Santa Barbara by train and foot

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Distance: 151.3 mi
Duration: 5h 18m

What companies run services between Fontana, CA, USA and Santa Barbara, CA, USA?

You can take a train from Fontana to Santa Barbara via L.A. Union Station and Los Angeles in around 5h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Merrill @ Sierra to Santa Barbara Bus Stop via San Bernardino Downtown Transit Center and Los Angeles Union Station in around 5h 53m.

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