There are 5 ways to get from Tacoma to Fontana by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Ontario International Airport
best- Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane SEA - ONT
5h 30m$50–295Bus
- Take the bus from Olympia to Sacramento Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Bernardino Downtown Transit Centerbus
29h 43m$185–363Train
- Take the train from Tacoma to Los Angelestrain Coast Starlight
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Fontanatrain SB Line
36h 56m$443–884Drive 1,149.6 mi
- Drive from Tacoma to Fontanacar 1,149.6 mi
19h 24m$210–304Fly to Los Angeles International Airport, train
- Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane SEA - LAX
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Fontanatrain
7h 53m$159–449
Tacoma to Fontana by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Tacoma to Fontana is to fly which costs $50 - $300 and takes 5h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Tacoma to Fontana is to fly which takes 5h 30m and costs $50 - $300.
No, there is no direct bus from Tacoma station to Fontana. However, there are services departing from Commerce St Station - Zone G and arriving at Sierra Avenue @ Merrill via SR512 Park & Ride - Zone G, Olympia, Sacramento Bus Station, Los Angeles Union Station and San Bernardino Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 29h 43m.
No, there is no direct train from Tacoma to Fontana. However, there are services departing from Tacoma and arriving at Fontana via L.A. Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 36h 56m.
The distance between Tacoma and Fontana is 1000 miles. The road distance is 1156.4 miles.
The best way to get from Tacoma to Fontana without a car is to bus which takes 29h 43m and costs $180 - $370.
It takes approximately 5h 30m to get from Tacoma to Fontana, including transfers.
Tacoma to Fontana bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Olympia station.
Tacoma to Fontana train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Tacoma station.
The best way to get from Tacoma to Fontana is to fly which takes 5h 30m and costs $50 - $300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $180 - $370 and takes 29h 43m, you could also train, which costs $440 - $900 and takes 36h 56m.
What companies run services between Tacoma, WA, USA and Fontana, CA, USA?
Frontier Airlines, Delta, and two other airlines fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Ontario International Airport (ONT) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Commerce St Station - Zone G to Sierra Avenue @ Merrill via SR512 Park & Ride - Zone G, Olympia, Sacramento Bus Station, Los Angeles Union Station, San Bernardino Downtown Transit Center, and San Bernardino Transit Center in around 29h 43m.
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Ontario International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–850
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Ontario International Airport via Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–850
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–450
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Ontario International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–390
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–270
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–270
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Ontario International Airport via Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–390
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Ontario International Airport via Oakland
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $85–400
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–270
- Website
- flyfrontier.com
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Ontario International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–290
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–250
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Tacoma to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 34h 28m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $430–900
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from L.A. Union Station to Fontana
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $9–13
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
Train from L.A. Union Station to Fontana
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $9–13
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Olympia to Sacramento Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $110–220
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $65–120
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–110
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Bernardino Downtown Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $9–15
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Tacoma to Fontana bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Sacramento Bus Station.
Tacoma to Fontana train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tacoma to Fontana is 1156 miles. It takes approximately 19h 24m to drive from Tacoma to Fontana.
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