There are 5 ways to get from Paso Robles to Fontana by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak, Flixbus, Greyhound), car, train, plane, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Paso Robles Amtrak Station to Los Angelestrain Coast Starlight
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Fontanatrain SB Line
9h 42m$77–161Drive 250.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Paso Robles to Fontanacar 250.3 mi
4h 25m$46–66Bus
- Take the bus from Paso Robles Amtrak Station to Santa Barbarabus
- Take the bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Montclair Transcenterbus
10h 13m$60–89Train to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly to Ontario International Airport
- Take the train from Paso Robles Amtrak Station to San Josetrain
- Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane SJC - ONT
7h 30m$231–906Bus to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport, fly to Los Angeles International Airport, train
- Take the bus from North County Transit Center to Government Centerbus
- Fly from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane SBP - LAX
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Fontanatrain
8h 14m$249–521
Paso Robles to Fontana by train and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Paso Robles to Fontana is to drive which costs $45 - $70 and takes 4h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Paso Robles to Fontana is to drive which takes 4h 25m and costs $45 - $70.
No, there is no direct bus from Paso Robles station to Fontana. However, there are services departing from Paso Robles Amtrak Station and arriving at Fontana Metrolink Transit Center via Santa Barbara Bus Stop, Los Angeles Union Station and Montclair Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 13m.
No, there is no direct train from Paso Robles station to Fontana. However, there are services departing from Paso Robles Amtrak Station and arriving at Fontana via L.A. Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 42m.
The distance between Paso Robles and Fontana is 308 miles. The road distance is 251.7 miles.
The best way to get from Paso Robles to Fontana without a car is to train which takes 9h 42m and costs $75 - $170.
It takes approximately 9h 42m to get from Paso Robles to Fontana, including transfers.
Paso Robles to Fontana bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Paso Robles Amtrak Station.
Paso Robles to Fontana train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Paso Robles Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Paso Robles to Fontana is to train which takes 9h 42m and costs $75 - $170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $55 - $90 and takes 10h 13m.
What companies run services between Paso Robles, CA, USA and Fontana, CA, USA?
You can take a train from Paso Robles Amtrak Station to Fontana via Los Angeles and L.A. Union Station in around 9h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Paso Robles Amtrak Station to Fontana Metrolink Transit Center via Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara Bus Stop, Los Angeles Union Station, Montclair Transcenter, and Montclair Transit Center in around 10h 13m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Ontario International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- 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 30m
- When
- Sunday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $55–320
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Paso Robles Amtrak Station to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 14m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–150
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Paso Robles Amtrak Station to San Jose
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 31m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–95
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Paso Robles Amtrak Station to Santa Barbara
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–60
- Website
- Amtrak
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Booking & Getting There
Paso Robles to Fontana bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Santa Barbara station.
Paso Robles to Fontana train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Yes, the driving distance between Paso Robles to Fontana is 252 miles. It takes approximately 4h 25m to drive from Paso Robles to Fontana.
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