What is the cheapest way to get from Otay Mesa to Fontana?

The cheapest way to get from Otay Mesa to Fontana is to drive which costs $22 - $35 and takes 2h 8m.

What is the fastest way to get from Otay Mesa to Fontana?

The fastest way to get from Otay Mesa to Fontana is to drive which takes 2h 8m and costs $22 - $35.

Is there a direct bus between Otay Mesa and Fontana?

No, there is no direct bus from Otay Mesa to Fontana. However, there are services departing from Otay Mesa Rd & Cactus Rd and arriving at Sierra Avenue @ Merrill via Iris Avenue Transit Center, San Ysidro, CA and Mt Vernon @ Santo Antonio. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 13m.

Is there a direct train between Otay Mesa and Fontana?

No, there is no direct train from Otay Mesa station to Fontana. However, there are services departing from Iris Avenue Station and arriving at Fontana via San Diego and L.A. Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 16m.

How far is it from Otay Mesa to Fontana?

The distance between Otay Mesa and Fontana is 142 miles. The road distance is 122.8 miles.

How do I travel from Otay Mesa to Fontana without a car?

The best way to get from Otay Mesa to Fontana without a car is to tram and bus which takes 5h 53m and costs $22 - $50.

How long does it take to get from Otay Mesa to Fontana?

It takes approximately 5h 53m to get from Otay Mesa to Fontana, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Otay Mesa to Fontana bus from?

Otay Mesa to Fontana bus services, operated by Tufesa, depart from San Ysidro, CA station.

Where do I catch the Otay Mesa to Fontana train from?

Otay Mesa to Fontana train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Diego station.

Train or bus from Otay Mesa to Fontana?

The best way to get from Otay Mesa to Fontana is to train via Los Angeles which takes 7h 16m and costs $50 - $120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $55 - $90 and takes 7h 13m.

Where does the Otay Mesa to Fontana bus arrive?

Otay Mesa to Fontana bus services, operated by Tufesa, arrive at Valley Blvd - Bloomington station.

Where does the Otay Mesa to Fontana train arrive?

Otay Mesa to Fontana train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.

Can I drive from Otay Mesa to Fontana?

Yes, the driving distance between Otay Mesa to Fontana is 123 miles. It takes approximately 2h 8m to drive from Otay Mesa to Fontana.

Where can I stay near Fontana?

There are 379+ hotels available in Fontana.

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There are 5 ways to get from Otay Mesa to Fontana by tram, bus, train (Amtrak), or car

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Tram, bus
best
1. Take the tram from Iris Avenue Station to UCSD Health La Jolla Stationtram Blue
2. Take the bus from San Diego to San Bernardino Downtown Transit Centerbus FlixBus 2015 / ...
5h 53m
$22–49
Train via Los Angeles
1. Take the train from San Diego to Los Angelestrain Pacific Surfliner
2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Fontanatrain SB Line
7h 16m
$54–117
Drive 122.1 mi
1. Drive from Otay Mesa to Fontanacar 122.1 mi
2h 8m
$23–33
Bus
1. Take the bus from San Ysidro, CA to Valley Blvd - Bloomingtonbus San Ysidro
7h 13m
$56–87
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
7h 19m
$30–52

Otay Mesa to Fontana by bus and tram

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Distance: 141.4 mi
Duration: 5h 53m

What companies run services between Otay Mesa, CA, USA and Fontana, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Otay Mesa Rd & Cactus Rd to Fontana via Iris Avenue Transit Center, Iris Avenue Station, America Plaza Station, San Diego, Los Angeles, and L.A. Union Station in around 7h 16m. Alternatively, Tufesa operates a bus from San Ysidro, CA to Valley Blvd - Bloomington once daily. Tickets cost $50–75 and the journey takes 4h 15m.

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