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How to get fromSalinas to Fontanaby shuttle, plane, train (Amtrak), bus, train, or car

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There are 8 ways to get from Salinas to Fontana by shuttle, plane, train (Amtrak), bus, train, or car

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  1. Shuttle to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly to Ontario International Airport

    best
    1. Take a shuttle bus from Prunedale Park & Ride to SJC Airport Terminal Ashuttle bus
    2. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane plane SJC - ONT
    5h 29m
    $334–810

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 3 to Monterey / Gilroy Train Stationbus bus 59
    2. Take the bus from Gilroy to Bloomingtonbus bus San Jose
    12h 38m
    $50–76

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Salinas to Los Angelestrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Fontanatrain train SB Line
    11h 33m
    $206–315

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Salinas to Santa Barbarabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Fontanatrain train
    11h 54m

  5. Drive  346.5 mi

    1. Drive from Salinas to Fontanacar car 346.5 mi
    6h 4m
    $64–92

  6. Train, Caltrain to San Francisco International Airport, fly to Ontario International Airport

    1. Take the train from Salinas to San Josetrain train
    2. Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    3. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane plane SFO - ONT
    6h 20m
    $124–450

  7. Train, train to Oakland International Airport, fly to Ontario International Airport

    1. Take the train from Salinas to San Josetrain train
    2. Take the train from San Jose to Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtraktrain train
    3. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane plane OAK - ONT
    7h 3m
    $102–357

  8. Fly Monterey Regional Airport to Los Angeles International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane MRY - LAX
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Fontanatrain train
    7h 52m
    $331–682

Salinas to Fontana by train and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration11h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket$206Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 413.1 mi
  • Duration: 5h 29m

What companies run services between Salinas, CA, USA and Fontana, CA, USA?

You can take a train from Salinas to Fontana via Los Angeles and L.A. Union Station in around 11h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 3 to Sierra Avenue @ Merrill via Monterey / Gilroy Train Station, Gilroy, Bloomington, and Mt Vernon @ Santo Antonio in around 12h 38m.

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