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How to get fromFontana to Watsonvilleby plane, shuttle, train (Amtrak), train, bus, car, or subway

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There are 10 ways to get from Fontana to Watsonville by plane, shuttle, train (Amtrak), train, bus, car, or subway

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  1. Fly Ontario International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, shuttle

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    1. Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane ONT - SJC
    2. Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal A to Prunedale Park & Rideshuttle bus
    6h 14m
    $224–805

  2. Drive  365.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Fontana to Watsonvillecar car 365.6 mi
    6h 28m
    $67–97

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Fontana to L.A. Union Stationtrain train SB Line
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Salinastrain train Coast Starlight
    12h 41m
    $106–267

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Fontana to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Barbara Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Santa Barbara to Salinasbus bus
    12h 42m
    $81–120

  5. Fly Ontario International Airport to San Francisco International Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane ONT - SFO
    2. Take a shuttle bus from SFO Airport Terminal 3-Lower Level to Prunedale Park & Rideshuttle bus
    7h 36m
    $124–670

  6. Fly Ontario International Airport to Oakland International Airport, BART, shuttle

    1. Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane ONT - OAK
    2. Take the subway from Coliseum to Milpitassubway subway
    3. Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal A to Prunedale Park & Rideshuttle bus
    7h 59m
    $295–819

  7. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Monterey Regional Airport, line 20 bus, line 28 bus

    1. Take the train from Fontana to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane plane LAX - MRY
    3. Take the bus from Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 4 Tyler to Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7bus bus
    4. Take the bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 1 to Rodriguez / Secondbus bus
    9h 29m
    $303–737

  8. Train to Long Beach Airport, fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, shuttle

    1. Take the train from Fontana to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane LGB - SJC
    3. Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal A to Prunedale Park & Rideshuttle bus
    9h 18m
    $122–502

  9. Fly Ontario International Airport to Sacramento International Airport, train, bus

    1. Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane ONT - SMF
    2. Take the train from Sacramento to San Josetrain train
    3. Take the bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Frontbus bus
    10h 29m
    $208–869

  10. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Bloomington to Gilroybus bus Nogales
    14h 36m
    $86–119

Fontana to Watsonville by train, foot, and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration12h 41mAverage Duration
Ticket$106Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 413.4 mi
  • Duration: 6h 14m

What companies run services between Fontana, CA, USA and Watsonville, CA, USA?

You can take a train from Fontana to Rodriguez / Second via L.A. Union Station, Los Angeles, Salinas, and Salinas Transit Center / Gate 1 in around 12h 41m. Alternatively, Tufesa operates a bus from Bloomington to Gilroy twice daily. Tickets cost $80–110 and the journey takes 9h 50m.

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