There are 5 ways to get from Tijuana Airport (TIJ) to Fontana by bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), rideshare, car, or bus
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Bus via San Bernardino Downtown Transit Center (Flixbus)
best- Take the bus from San Ysidro Bus Terminal to San Bernardino Downtown Transit Centerbus FlixBus 2015 / ...
6h 18m$24–45Drive 125.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Tijuana Airport (TIJ) to Fontanacar 125.3 mi
2h 11m$23–33Train
- Take the train from San Diego to Los Angelestrain Pacific Surfliner
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Fontanatrain SB Line
8h 10m$48–121Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Tijuana-TIJ to Fontana125.3 mi
2h 11mBus
- Take the bus from San Ysidro, CA to Valley Blvd - Bloomingtonbus San Ysidro
7h 28m$54–85
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Tijuana Airport (TIJ) to Fontana is to drive which costs $22 - $35 and takes 2h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Tijuana Airport (TIJ) to Fontana is to drive which takes 2h 11m and costs $22 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Tijuana Airport (TIJ) to Fontana. However, there are services departing from Tijuana Airport and arriving at Fontana Metrolink Transit Center via San Ysidro Bus Terminal and San Bernardino Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 18m.
No, there is no direct train from Tijuana Airport (TIJ) station to Fontana. However, there are services departing from San Ysidro Station and arriving at Fontana via San Diego and L.A. Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 10m.
The distance between Tijuana Airport (TIJ) and Fontana is 146 miles. The road distance is 126 miles.
The best way to get from Tijuana Airport (TIJ) to Fontana without a car is to bus via San Bernardino Downtown Transit Center which takes 6h 18m and costs $23 - $45.
It takes approximately 6h 18m to get from Tijuana Airport (TIJ) to Fontana, including transfers.
Tijuana Airport (TIJ) to Fontana bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from San Ysidro Bus Terminal station.
Tijuana Airport (TIJ) to Fontana train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Diego station.
The best way to get from Tijuana Airport (TIJ) to Fontana is to bus via San Bernardino Downtown Transit Center which takes 6h 18m and costs $23 - $45. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $45 - $130 and takes 8h 10m.
What companies run services between Tijuana Airport (TIJ), Mexico and Fontana, CA, USA?
Flixbus USA operates a bus from San Ysidro Bus Terminal to San Bernardino Downtown Transit Center twice daily. Tickets cost $20–35 and the journey takes 3h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tijuana Airport to Fontana via San Ysidro, San Ysidro Station, America Plaza Station, San Diego, Los Angeles, and L.A. Union Station in around 8h 10m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from San Diego to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 56m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $35–85
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from L.A. Union Station to Fontana
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $9–13
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from San Ysidro Bus Terminal to San Bernardino Downtown Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $20–35
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1 833 766 3553
- Website
- Tufesa
Bus from San Ysidro, CA to Valley Blvd - Bloomington
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–75
- Schedules at
- Tufesa
- Adult One way
- $50–75
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Tijuana-TIJ to Fontana
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 11m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Tijuana Airport (TIJ) to Fontana bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at San Bernardino Downtown Transit Center station.
Tijuana Airport (TIJ) to Fontana train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tijuana Airport (TIJ) to Fontana is 126 miles. It takes approximately 2h 11m to drive from Tijuana Airport (TIJ) to Fontana.
There are 311+ hotels available in Fontana.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Tijuana Airport (TIJ) and Fontana. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.













