There are 5 ways to get from Fontana to Santee by bus, train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Flixbus)
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Bus via Escondido
best- Take the bus from Fontana to Escondidobus Lxus 2121
- Take the bus from Escondido Transit Center to Broadway & Park Blbus 235
5h 5m$35–55Drive 107.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Fontana to Santeecar 107.2 mi
1h 52m$20–29Train via Los Angeles
- Take the train from Fontana to L.A. Union Stationtrain SB Line
- Take the train from Los Angeles to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain Pacific Surfliner
6h 21m$43–118Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from San Bernardino Downtown Transit Center to San Diegobus FlixBus 2015 / ...
6h 5m$21–57Train
- Take the train from San Bernardino - Downtown to Oceansidetrain IE-OC Line
- Take the train from Oceanside to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain Pacific Surfliner
7h 12m$29–73
Fontana to Santee by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Fontana to Santee is to drive which costs $19 - $29 and takes 1h 52m.
The fastest way to get from Fontana to Santee is to drive which takes 1h 52m and costs $19 - $29.
No, there is no direct bus from Fontana to Santee. However, there are services departing from Fontana and arriving at Grossmont College via Escondido Transit Center, 11th Av & Broadway and College Av & SDSU Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from Fontana to Santee station. However, there are services departing from Fontana and arriving at Santee Town Center Station via Los Angeles, Old Town Station and El Cajon Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 21m.
The distance between Fontana and Santee is 137 miles. The road distance is 107.8 miles.
The best way to get from Fontana to Santee without a car is to bus via Escondido which takes 5h 5m and costs $30 - $55.
It takes approximately 5h 5m to get from Fontana to Santee, including transfers.
Fontana to Santee bus services, operated by Limousine Express, depart from Fontana station.
Fontana to Santee train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, depart from Fontana station.
The best way to get from Fontana to Santee is to bus via Escondido which takes 5h 5m and costs $30 - $55. Alternatively, you can train via Los Angeles, which costs $40 - $120 and takes 6h 21m.
What companies run services between Fontana, CA, USA and Santee, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Fontana to Grossmont College via Escondido, Escondido Transit Center, Broadway & Park Bl, 11th Av & Broadway, SDSU Transit Center, and College Av & SDSU Transit Center in around 5h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Fontana to Santee Town Center Station via L.A. Union Station, Los Angeles, San Diego Old Town Transportation Center, Old Town Station, and El Cajon Station in around 6h 21m.
- 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 San Bernardino - Downtown to Oceanside
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 39m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $13–18
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
- Phone
- +1 866 691 9732
- [email protected]
- Website
- Limousine Express
Bus from Fontana to Escondido
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $28–40
- Website
- Limousine Express
- One Way
- $28–40
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More Questions & Answers
Fontana to Santee bus services, operated by Limousine Express, arrive at Escondido station.
Fontana to Santee train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, arrive at L.A. Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Fontana to Santee is 108 miles. It takes approximately 1h 52m to drive from Fontana to Santee.
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