There are 5 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$5–10Line 79 bus, line 71 bus, bus, line 15 bus
- Take the bus from Culver-San Leandro to 1St-Centennialbus 79
- Take the bus from 1St-Centennial to Tustin-East Village Waybus 71
- Take the bus from Village of Orange Zone 5 to San Bernardinobus 200
- Take the bus from San Bernardino Transit Center to Sierra Avenue @ Merrillbus 15
4h 46m$7–11Drive 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
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Irvine to Fontana is to line 79 bus and line 71 bus and bus and line 15 bus which costs $7 - $11 and takes 4h 46m.
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 Culver-San Leandro and arriving at Sierra Avenue @ Merrill via 1St-Centennial, Village of Orange Zone 5 and San Bernardino Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 46m.
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 Culver-San Leandro 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 79 bus and line 71 bus and bus and line 15 bus, which costs $7 - $11 and takes 4h 46m.
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 Culver-San Leandro to Sierra Avenue @ Merrill via 1St-Centennial, Tustin-East Village Way, Village of Orange Zone 5, San Bernardino, and San Bernardino Transit Center in around 4h 46m.
- 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 Culver-San Leandro to 1St-Centennial
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Schedules at
- octa.net
Bus from 1St-Centennial to Tustin-East Village Way
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2
- Schedules at
- 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
- Phone
- +1 (951) 565-5002
- Website
- Riverside Transit Agency
Bus from Village of Orange Zone 5 to San Bernardino
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- Riverside Transit Agency
- Children 46" tall and under
- $1–4
- Seniors 60+, Disabled, Medicare
- $1–4
- Adults and children over 46" tall
- $1–5
- Phone
- +1 (909) 379-7100
- Website
- Omnitrans
Bus from San Bernardino Transit Center to Sierra Avenue @ Merrill
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- Omnitrans
Bus from Pomona Transit Center to Sierra Avenue @ Merrill
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- Omnitrans
- 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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More Questions & Answers
Irvine to Fontana bus services, operated by OCTA, arrive at 1St-Centennial 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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