There are 4 ways to get from Irvine to Fontana by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Tustin to San Bernardino Depottrain IE-OC Line
2h 29m$11–14Line 59 bus, line 61 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from University-Ent 3773 Mariposa Villa to Ring-Brea Mallbus 59
- Take the bus from Pomona Transit Center to Sierra Avenue @ Merrillbus 61
5h$5–10Drive 47.9 mi
- Drive from Irvine to Fontanacar 47.9 mi
54 min$9–13Taxi
- Take the taxi from Irvine to Fontanataxi 47.9 mi
54 min$140–180
Irvine to Fontana by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Irvine to Fontana is to line 59 bus and line 61 bus which costs $5 - $10 and takes 5h.
The fastest way to get from Irvine to Fontana is to drive which takes 54 min and costs $8 - $13.
No, there is no direct bus from Irvine to Fontana. However, there are services departing from University-Ent 3773 Mariposa Villa and arriving at Sierra Avenue @ Merrill via Brea Mall and Pomona Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h.
No, there is no direct train from Irvine to Fontana. However, there are services departing from Tustin and arriving at Fontana via San Bernardino Depot. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 29m.
The distance between Irvine and Fontana is 61 miles. The road distance is 48.1 miles.
The best way to get from Irvine to Fontana without a car is to train which takes 2h 29m and costs $10 - $15.
It takes approximately 2h 29m to get from Irvine to Fontana, including transfers.
Irvine to Fontana bus services, operated by OCTA, depart from University-Ent 3773 Mariposa Villa station.
Irvine to Fontana train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, depart from Tustin station.
The best way to get from Irvine to Fontana is to train which takes 2h 29m and costs $10 - $15. Alternatively, you can line 59 bus and line 61 bus, which costs $5 - $10 and takes 5h.
What companies run services between Irvine, CA, USA and Fontana, CA, USA?
Metrolink Trains operates a train from Tustin to San Bernardino Depot 3 times a day. Tickets cost $9–14 and the journey takes 1h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from University-Ent 3773 Mariposa Villa to Sierra Avenue @ Merrill via Ring-Brea Mall, Brea Mall, and Pomona Transit Center in around 5h.
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from Tustin to San Bernardino Depot
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $9–14
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
- Phone
- +1 714-560-6282
- Website
- octa.net
Bus from University-Ent 3773 Mariposa Villa to Ring-Brea Mall
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2
- Schedules at
- octa.net
- Adult One-way
- $2
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Estimated price
- $140–180
OCY Taxi
- Phone
- +1-949-444-2552
- Website
- ocridetoairports.com
Yellow Cab
- Phone
- +1-714-999-9999
- Website
- yellowcab.com
Affordable Yellow Cab
- Phone
- +1 714-235-3035
California Yellow Cab
- Phone
- (714) 444-4444
OCTAP
- Website
- octap.net
Yellow Cab Anaheim
- Phone
- +1 714-905-5453
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Booking & Getting There
Irvine to Fontana bus services, operated by OCTA, arrive at Ring-Brea Mall station.
Irvine to Fontana train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, arrive at San Bernardino Depot station.
Yes, the driving distance between Irvine to Fontana is 48 miles. It takes approximately 54 min to drive from Irvine to Fontana.
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