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$47–84Bus, 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$43–80Drive 285.1 mi
- Drive from Madera to Fontanacar 285.1 mi
4h 45m$52–76Bus, 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 16m$216–870Bus
- 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 40m$73–116Fly 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 19m$271–685Bus 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$87–209
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 - $80 and takes 8h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Madera to Fontana is to drive which takes 4h 45m 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 @ Merrill via Bakersfield and Holt @ Plum. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 40m.
The distance between Madera and Fontana is 296 miles. The road distance is 286.8 miles.
The best way to get from Madera to Fontana without a car is to bus and train which takes 8h 19m and costs $45 - $85.
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 287 miles. It takes approximately 4h 45m to drive from Madera to Fontana.
There are 340+ 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 @ Merrill via Bakersfield Train Station, Bakersfield, Ontario Amtrak, and Holt @ Plum in around 8h 40m.
- 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
- $55–350
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
- $75–420
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Fresno Yosemite International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $26–190
- Website
- contouraviation.com
Flights from Merced Municipal Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–170
- 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 L.A. Union Station to Fontana
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $9–13
- Website
- https://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 L.A. Union Station to Fontana
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $9–13
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
- Phone
- +1 408-321-2300
- Website
- vta.org
Tram from Santa Teresa Station to Metro/Airport Station
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.vta.org/
- Adult 19-64
- $3
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Madera Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Madera Bus Stop to Bakersfield Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $20–40
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Madera to Merced
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $5–10
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 833 766 3553
- Website
- tufesainternacional.com
Bus from Madera, CA to Gilroy
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–60
- Schedules at
- tufesainternacional.com
- Adult One way
- $35–60
- Phone
- +1 408-321-2300
- Website
- vta.org
Bus from Gilroy Transit Center to Santa Teresa Station
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- https://www.vta.org/
- Adult
- $2–5
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Fresno Bus Station to Los Angeles Downtown
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–60
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Bakersfield to Ontario Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $50–75
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 866 691 9732
- [email protected]
- Website
- eplalimo.com
Bus from Madera to Merced
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $24–35
- Website
- https://eplalimo.com/
- One Way
- $24–35
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