There are 7 ways to get from Fontana to Watsonville by plane, subway, bus, train (Amtrak), train, car, or shuttle
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Fly to Oakland International Airport, BART, bus, line 2 bus
best- Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane ONT - OAK
- Take the subway from Coliseum to Berryessa / North San Josesubway
- Take the bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Frontbus
- Take the bus from Front & Soquel Ave to W Lake Ave & Mainbus
6h 52m$262–789Drive 365.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Fontana to Watsonvillecar 365.6 mi
6h 28m$67–97Train
- Take the train from Fontana to L.A. Union Stationtrain SB Line
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Salinastrain Coast Starlight
12h 41m$101–227Train, bus
- Take the train from Fontana to L.A. Union Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Barbara Bus Stopbus
- Take the bus from Santa Barbara to Salinasbus
12h 42m$91–151Fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, shuttle
- Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane ONT - SJC
- Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal A to Prunedale Park & Ride
6h 14m$224–855Fly to San Francisco International Airport, shuttle
- Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane ONT - SFO
- Take a shuttle bus from SFO Airport Terminal 3-Lower Level to Prunedale Park & Ride
7h 36m$124–670Bus
- Take the bus from Bloomington to Gilroybus Nogales
14h 36m$86–119
Fontana to Watsonville by train, foot, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Fontana to Watsonville is to drive which costs $65 - $100 and takes 6h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Fontana to Watsonville is to fly and shuttle which takes 6h 14m and costs $220 - $900.
No, there is no direct bus from Fontana to Watsonville. However, there are services departing from Sierra Avenue @ Merrill and arriving at Rodriguez / Second via Bloomington, Monterey / Gilroy Train Station and Meridian Spur / Prunedale Park & Ride. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 36m.
No, there is no direct train from Fontana to Watsonville. However, there are services departing from Fontana and arriving at Salinas via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 41m.
The distance between Fontana and Watsonville is 467 miles. The road distance is 367.8 miles.
The best way to get from Fontana to Watsonville without a car is to train which takes 12h 41m and costs $100 - $230.
It takes approximately 6h 52m to get from Fontana to Watsonville, including transfers.
Fontana to Watsonville bus services, operated by Tufesa, depart from Bloomington station.
Fontana to Watsonville train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, depart from Fontana station.
The best way to get from Fontana to Watsonville is to train which takes 12h 41m and costs $100 - $230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $85 - $120 and takes 14h 36m.
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.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Ontario International Airport to Oakland International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–310
Flights from Ontario International Airport to Oakland International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Saturday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $60–360
Flights from Ontario International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–300
Flights from Ontario International Airport to San Francisco International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $45–260
- Phone
- +1-510-464-6000
- Website
- BART
Subway from Coliseum to Berryessa / North San Jose
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6–9
- Website
- BART
- Phone
- +1 (831) 425-8600
- Website
- Santa Cruz Metro
Bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Front
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–7
- Website
- Santa Cruz Metro
Bus from Front & Soquel Ave to W Lake Ave & Main
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–7
- Website
- Santa Cruz Metro
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More Questions & Answers
Fontana to Watsonville bus services, operated by Tufesa, arrive at Gilroy station.
Fontana to Watsonville train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, arrive at L.A. Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Fontana to Watsonville is 368 miles. It takes approximately 6h 28m to drive from Fontana to Watsonville.
There are 183+ hotels available in Watsonville.



