What is the cheapest way to get from San Diego to Fontana?

The cheapest way to get from San Diego to Fontana is to bus which costs $20 - $35 and takes 5h 3m.

What is the fastest way to get from San Diego to Fontana?

The fastest way to get from San Diego to Fontana is to drive which takes 1h 53m and costs $19 - $29.

Is there a direct bus between San Diego and Fontana?

No, there is no direct bus from San Diego to Fontana. However, there are services departing from San Diego and arriving at Sierra Avenue @ Merrill via San Bernardino Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 3m.

Is there a direct train between San Diego and Fontana?

No, there is no direct train from San Diego to Fontana. However, there are services departing from San Diego and arriving at San Bernardino - Downtown via Oceanside. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 19m.

How far is it from San Diego to Fontana?

The distance between San Diego and Fontana is 125 miles. The road distance is 108.1 miles.

How do I travel from San Diego to Fontana without a car?

The best way to get from San Diego to Fontana without a car is to bus which takes 5h 3m and costs $20 - $35.

How long does it take to get from San Diego to Fontana?

It takes approximately 5h 3m to get from San Diego to Fontana, including transfers.

Where do I catch the San Diego to Fontana bus from?

San Diego to Fontana bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from San Diego station.

Where do I catch the San Diego to Fontana train from?

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

Train or bus from San Diego to Fontana?

The best way to get from San Diego to Fontana is to bus which takes 5h 3m and costs $20 - $35. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $28 - $50 and takes 5h 19m.

Where does the San Diego to Fontana bus arrive?

San Diego to Fontana bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at San Bernardino Downtown Transit Center station.

Where does the San Diego to Fontana train arrive?

San Diego to Fontana train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Oceanside station.

Can I drive from San Diego to Fontana?

Yes, the driving distance between San Diego to Fontana is 108 miles. It takes approximately 1h 53m to drive from San Diego to Fontana.

How do I get a bus ticket from San Diego to Fontana?

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Where can I stay near Fontana?

There are 379+ hotels available in Fontana.

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There are 5 ways to get from San Diego to Fontana by bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, bus, or shuttle

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Bus (Flixbus)
best
1. Take the bus from San Diego to San Bernardino Downtown Transit Centerbus FlixBus 2015 / ...
5h 3m
$20–32
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
5h 19m
$28–47
Drive 107.5 mi
1. Drive from San Diego to Fontanacar 107.5 mi
1h 53m
$20–29
Bus, shuttle
1. Take the bus from Broadway & 1st Av to Escondido Transit Centerbus 235 / ...
2. Take a shuttle bus from Escondido, CA - 796 W Valley PKWY to Fontanashuttle Cbx
4h
$26–40
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
5h 24m
$50–97

San Diego to Fontana by tram and bus (Flixbus)

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Distance: 123.8 mi
Duration: 5h 3m

What companies run services between San Diego, CA, USA and Fontana, CA, USA?

Flixbus USA operates a bus from San Diego to San Bernardino Downtown Transit Center twice daily. Tickets cost $18–30 and the journey takes 2h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a train from San Diego to Fontana Metrolink Transit Center via Oceanside, San Bernardino - Downtown, and San Bernardino Transit Center in around 5h 19m.

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