There are 5 ways to get from La Jolla to Fontana by bus, train (Amtrak), car, bus (Flixbus), or train
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Line 30 bus, line 237 bus, line 235 bus, bus
best- Take the bus from Silverado St & Herschel Av to Gilman Dr & Myers Drbus 30
- Take the bus from Gilman & Myers to Miramar College Transit Stationbus 237
- Take the bus from Miramar College Transit Station to Escondido Transit Centerbus 235
- Take the bus from Escondido to Fontanabus
5h 3mDrive 104.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from La Jolla to Fontanacar 104.8 mi
1h 54m$20–28Train
- Take the train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Los Angelestrain Pacific Surfliner
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Fontanatrain SB Line
6h 47m$52–103Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from San Diego to San Bernardino Downtown Transit Centerbus FlixBus 2015 / ...
5h 14m$22–37Bus, train
- Take the bus from Gilman Dr & Myers Dr to Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8bus 101
- Take the train from Oceanside to San Bernardino - Downtowntrain IE-OC Line
6h 49m$20–30
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from La Jolla to Fontana is to drive which costs $19 - $28 and takes 1h 54m.
The fastest way to get from La Jolla to Fontana is to drive which takes 1h 54m and costs $19 - $28.
No, there is no direct bus from La Jolla to Fontana. However, there are services departing from Silverado St & Herschel Av and arriving at Fontana via Gilman & Myers, Miramar College Transit Station and Escondido. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 3m.
No, there is no direct train from La Jolla to Fontana. However, there are services departing from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center and arriving at Fontana via L.A. Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 47m.
The distance between La Jolla and Fontana is 114 miles. The road distance is 105.4 miles.
The best way to get from La Jolla to Fontana without a car is to line 30 bus and line 237 bus and line 235 bus and bus which takes 5h 3m and costs .
It takes approximately 5h 3m to get from La Jolla to Fontana, including transfers.
La Jolla to Fontana bus services, operated by San Diego Metro Transit, depart from Silverado St & Herschel Av station.
La Jolla to Fontana train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center station.
The best way to get from La Jolla to Fontana is to line 30 bus and line 237 bus and line 235 bus and bus which takes 5h 3m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $50 - $110 and takes 6h 47m.
What companies run services between La Jolla, San Diego County, CA, USA and Fontana, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Silverado St & Herschel Av to Fontana via Gilman Dr & Myers Dr, Gilman & Myers, Miramar College Transit Station, Escondido Transit Center, and Escondido in around 5h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Silverado St & Herschel Av to Fontana via Old Town Transit Center, San Diego Old Town Transportation Center, Los Angeles, and L.A. Union Station in around 6h 47m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 47m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $40–85
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from L.A. Union Station to Fontana
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $9–13
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
Train from Oceanside to San Bernardino - Downtown
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $13–18
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
- Phone
- +1 619-557-4555
- Website
- sdmts.com
Bus from Silverado St & Herschel Av to Gilman Dr & Myers Dr
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- https://www.sdmts.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.sdmts.com/getting-around/departures-and-schedules
- One Way - Adult/Youth
- $2–5
Bus from Gilman & Myers to Miramar College Transit Station
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- https://www.sdmts.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.sdmts.com/getting-around/departures-and-schedules
- One Way - Adult/Youth
- $2–5
Bus from Miramar College Transit Station to Escondido Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- https://www.sdmts.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.sdmts.com/getting-around/departures-and-schedules
- One Way - Adult/Youth
- $2–5
- Website
- example.com
Bus from Escondido to Fontana
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- example.com
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from San Diego to San Bernardino Downtown Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $18–30
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 760-966-6500
- [email protected]
- Website
- gonctd.com
Bus from Gilman Dr & Myers Dr to Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- https://gonctd.com
- Schedules at
- https://gonctd.com/schedules/
- Adult
- $2–5
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More Questions & Answers
La Jolla to Fontana bus services, operated by San Diego Metro Transit, arrive at Gilman Dr & Myers Dr station.
La Jolla to Fontana train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Yes, the driving distance between La Jolla to Fontana is 105 miles. It takes approximately 1h 54m to drive from La Jolla to Fontana.
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