There are 5 ways to get from Fontana to Santa Monica by train, tram, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, tram
best- Take the train from Fontana to L.A. Union Stationtrain SB Line
- Take the tram from 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Lines to Downtown Santa Monica Stationtram Metro E Line
2h 34m$13–17Line 61 bus, bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Sierra Avenue @ Merrill to Pomona Transit Centerbus 61
- Take the bus from Pomona Transit Center to Flower St and 12th Stbus 707
4h 8m$5–10Bus, line 20 bus
- Take the bus from Fontana Metrolink Transit Center to 612 Wall St - Los Angelesbus El Paso
- Take the bus from 7th / Maple to Wilshire / Lincolnbus 20
3h 3m$43–55Drive 63.9 mi
- Drive from Fontana to Santa Monicacar 63.9 mi
1h 10m$12–17Train, line 33 bus
- Take the train from Fontana to L.A. Union Stationtrain SB Line
- Take the bus from Patsaouras Transit Plaza to 5th / Santa Monicabus 33
3h 32m$10–15
Fontana to Santa Monica by train, subway, and tram
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Fontana to Santa Monica is to line 61 bus and bus which costs $5 - $10 and takes 4h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Fontana to Santa Monica is to drive which takes 1h 10m and costs $11 - $17.
No, there is no direct bus from Fontana to Santa Monica. However, there are services departing from Fontana Metrolink Transit Center and arriving at Wilshire / Lincoln via 7th / Maple. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 3m.
No, there is no direct train from Fontana to Santa Monica station. However, there are services departing from Fontana and arriving at Downtown Santa Monica Station via Union Station - Metro B & D Lines and 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Lines. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 34m.
The distance between Fontana and Santa Monica is 66 miles. The road distance is 64.2 miles.
The best way to get from Fontana to Santa Monica without a car is to train and tram which takes 2h 34m and costs $13 - $17.
It takes approximately 2h 34m to get from Fontana to Santa Monica, including transfers.
Fontana to Santa Monica bus services, operated by Omnibus Express, depart from Fontana Metrolink Transit Center station.
Fontana to Santa Monica train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, depart from Fontana station.
Fontana to Santa Monica bus services, operated by Omnibus Express, arrive at 612 Wall St - Los Angeles station.
What companies run services between Fontana, CA, USA and Santa Monica, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Fontana Metrolink Transit Center to Wilshire / Lincoln via 612 Wall St - Los Angeles and 7th / Maple in around 3h 3m.
- 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
- Phone
- +1 800-923-1799
- [email protected]
- Website
- Omnibus Express
Bus from Fontana Metrolink Transit Center to 612 Wall St - Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–55
- Schedules at
- Omnibus Express
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Booking & Getting There
Fontana to Santa Monica train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, arrive at L.A. Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Fontana to Santa Monica is 64 miles. It takes approximately 1h 10m to drive from Fontana to Santa Monica.
There are 3214+ hotels available in Santa Monica.




