There are 7 ways to get from Madera to Fontana by bus, train, car, tram, plane, or bus (Greyhound, Amtrak)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Madera Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Stationbus Greyhound US0810
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Fontanatrain SB Line
8h 19m$44–78Bus, train via Fresno
cheapest- Take the bus from Fresno Bus Station to Los Angeles Downtownbus FlixBus 2006
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Fontanatrain SB Line
8h 29m$42–69Drive 283 mi
- Drive from Madera to Fontanacar 283 mi
4h 50m$52–75Bus, line 68 bus, tram to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly to Ontario International Airport
- Take the bus from Madera, CA to Gilroybus
- Take the bus from Gilroy Transit Center to Santa Teresa Stationbus
- Take the tram from Santa Teresa Station to Metro/Airport Stationtram
- Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane SJC - ONT
7h 14m$226–870Bus
- Take the bus from Madera Bus Stop to Bakersfield Train Stationbus Greyhound US0810
- Take the bus from Bakersfield to Ontario Amtrakbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
8h 38m$61–103Fly Fresno Yosemite International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport, train
- Fly from Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane FAT - LAX
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Fontanatrain
7h 21m$410–684Bus to Merced Municipal Airport, fly to Los Angeles International Airport, train
- Take the bus from Madera to Mercedbus
- Fly from Merced Municipal Airport (MCE) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane MCE - LAX
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Fontanatrain
7h 14m$87–208
Madera to Fontana by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Madera to Fontana is to bus and train via Fresno which costs $40 - $70 and takes 8h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Madera to Fontana is to drive which takes 4h 50m and costs $50 - $75.
No, there is no direct bus from Madera to Fontana. However, there are services departing from Madera Bus Stop and arriving at Sierra Avenue @ Merrill via Bakersfield and Holt @ Plum. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 38m.
The distance between Madera and Fontana is 296 miles. The road distance is 284.7 miles.
The best way to get from Madera to Fontana without a car is to bus and train which takes 8h 19m and costs $40 - $80.
It takes approximately 8h 19m to get from Madera to Fontana, including transfers.
Madera to Fontana bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Madera Bus Stop station.
Madera to Fontana bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Bakersfield Train Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Madera to Fontana is 285 miles. It takes approximately 4h 50m to drive from Madera to Fontana.
There are 365+ hotels available in Fontana.
What companies run services between Madera, CA, USA and Fontana, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Madera Bus Stop to Sierra Avenue @ Merrill via Bakersfield Train Station, Bakersfield, Ontario Amtrak, and Holt @ Plum in around 8h 38m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Ontario International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–280
Flights from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Ontario International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 28m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $55–330
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from L.A. Union Station to Fontana
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $9–13
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from L.A. Union Station to Fontana
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $9–13
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from L.A. Union Station to Fontana
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $9–13
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from L.A. Union Station to Fontana
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $9–13
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Madera Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–70
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Madera Bus Stop to Bakersfield Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $19–40
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Madera to Merced
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $4–9
- Website
- Greyhound
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