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How to get fromSanta Barbara to Fontanaby train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, or plane

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There are 4 ways to get from Santa Barbara to Fontana by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Los Angelestrain train Pacific Surfliner / ...
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Fontanatrain train SB Line
    5h 21m
    $38–76

  2. Bus, line 66 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Montclair Transcenterbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Montclair Transit Center to Fontana Metrolink Transit Centerbus bus 66
    5h 43m
    $19–34

  3. Drive 140.5 mi

    1. Drive from Santa Barbara to Fontanacar car 140.5 mi
    2h 34m
    $26–37

  4. Fly

    1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane plane SBA - ONT
    6h 1m
    $42–254

Santa Barbara to Fontana by train and foot

Calendar49Weekly Services
Duration5h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket$38Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 151.3 mi
  • Duration: 5h 21m

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 43m.

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