There are 4 ways to get from Santa Barbara to Fontana by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Santa Barbara to Los Angelestrain Pacific Surfliner / ...
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Fontanatrain SB Line
5h 21m$36–72Bus, line 66 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Montclair Transcenterbus
- Take the bus from Montclair Transit Center to Fontana Metrolink Transit Centerbus 66
5h 38m$21–33Drive 140.5 mi
- Drive from Santa Barbara to Fontanacar 140.5 mi
2h 34m$26–37Fly
- Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane SBA - ONT
5h 56m$42–254
Santa Barbara to Fontana by train and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Santa Barbara to Fontana is to bus and line 66 bus which costs $21 - $35 and takes 5h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Santa Barbara to Fontana is to drive which takes 2h 34m and costs $25 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Santa Barbara to Fontana. However, there are services departing from Santa Barbara Bus Stop and arriving at Fontana Metrolink Transit Center via Los Angeles Union Station and Montclair Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 38m.
No, there is no direct train from Santa Barbara to Fontana. However, there are services departing from Santa Barbara and arriving at Fontana via L.A. Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 21m.
The distance between Santa Barbara and Fontana is 152 miles. The road distance is 141.3 miles.
The best way to get from Santa Barbara to Fontana without a car is to train which takes 5h 21m and costs $35 - $75.
It takes approximately 5h 21m to get from Santa Barbara to Fontana, including transfers.
Santa Barbara to Fontana bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Santa Barbara Bus Stop station.
Santa Barbara to Fontana train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Santa Barbara station.
The best way to get from Santa Barbara to Fontana is to train which takes 5h 21m and costs $35 - $75. Alternatively, you can bus and line 66 bus, which costs $21 - $35 and takes 5h 38m, you could also fly, which costs $40 - $260 and takes 5h 56m.
What companies run services between Santa Barbara, CA, USA and Fontana, CA, USA?
You can take a train from Santa Barbara to Fontana via Los Angeles and L.A. Union Station in around 5h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Fontana Metrolink Transit Center via Los Angeles Union Station, Montclair Transcenter, and Montclair Transit Center in around 5h 38m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Ontario International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–250
Flights from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Ontario International Airport via Oakland
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $45–270
Flights from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Ontario International Airport via Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 17m
- When
- Sunday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $50–280
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Santa Barbara to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 53m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $27–60
- Website
- Amtrak
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- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $14–22
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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More Questions & Answers
Santa Barbara to Fontana bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Los Angeles Union Station.
Santa Barbara to Fontana train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Yes, the driving distance between Santa Barbara to Fontana is 141 miles. It takes approximately 2h 34m to drive from Santa Barbara to Fontana.
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