What is the cheapest way to get from National City to Fontana?

The cheapest way to get from National City to Fontana is to bus which costs $20 - $35 and takes 5h 11m.

What is the fastest way to get from National City to Fontana?

The fastest way to get from National City to Fontana is to drive which takes 1h 54m and costs $20 - $29.

Is there a direct bus between National City and Fontana?

No, there is no direct bus from National City station to Fontana. However, there are services departing from Euclid Ave Station and arriving at Fontana via Broadway & Park Bl and Escondido. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 31m.

Is there a direct train between National City and Fontana?

No, there is no direct train from National City station to Fontana. However, there are services departing from 8th Street Station and arriving at San Bernardino - Downtown via San Diego and Oceanside. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 39m.

How far is it from National City to Fontana?

The distance between National City and Fontana is 123 miles. The road distance is 110.5 miles.

How do I travel from National City to Fontana without a car?

The best way to get from National City to Fontana without a car is to bus via Escondido which takes 4h 31m and costs .

How long does it take to get from National City to Fontana?

It takes approximately 4h 31m to get from National City to Fontana, including transfers.

Where do I catch the National City to Fontana bus from?

National City to Fontana bus services, operated by San Diego Metro Transit, depart from Broadway & Park Bl station.

Where do I catch the National City to Fontana train from?

National City to Fontana train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Diego station.

Train or bus from National City to Fontana?

The best way to get from National City to Fontana is to bus via Escondido which takes 4h 31m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $28 - $50 and takes 6h 39m.

Where does the National City to Fontana bus arrive?

National City to Fontana bus services, operated by San Diego Metro Transit, arrive at Escondido Transit Center station.

Where does the National City to Fontana train arrive?

National City to Fontana train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Oceanside station.

Can I drive from National City to Fontana?

Yes, the driving distance between National City to Fontana is 110 miles. It takes approximately 1h 54m to drive from National City to Fontana.

Where can I stay near Fontana?

There are 379+ hotels available in Fontana.

National City to Fontana - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from National City to Fontana by bus, train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Flixbus)

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Bus via Escondido
best
1. Take the bus from Broadway & Park Bl to Escondido Transit Centerbus 235
2. Take the bus from Escondido to Fontanabus Lxus 2101
4h 31m
Drive 109.8 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from National City to Fontanacar 109.8 mi
1h 54m
$20–29
Train
1. Take the train from San Diego to Oceansidetrain Pacific Surfliner
2. Take the train from Oceanside to San Bernardino - Downtowntrain IE-OC Line
6h 39m
$28–47
Bus (Flixbus)
1. Take the bus from San Diego to San Bernardino Downtown Transit Centerbus FlixBus 2015 / ...
5h 11m
$20–31

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Distance: 122.6 mi
Duration: 4h 31m

What companies run services between National City, CA, USA and Fontana, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Euclid Ave Station to Fontana via 11th Av & Broadway, Broadway & Park Bl, Escondido Transit Center, and Escondido in around 4h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from 8th Street Station to Fontana Metrolink Transit Center via Santa Fe Depot, San Diego, Oceanside, San Bernardino - Downtown, and San Bernardino Transit Center in around 6h 39m.

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