There are 6 ways to get from Tijuana to Fontana by bus, 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.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Cross Border Express, San Diego to San Bernardino, CAbus Cbx
6h 46m$31–53Drive 124.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Tijuana to Fontanacar 124.5 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
7h 12m$52–114Bus, train
- Take the bus from Cross Border Xpress to Santa Anabus 2 / ...
- Take the train from Santa Ana to San Bernardino Depottrain IE-OC Line
6h 58m$38–70Bus via Anaheim
- Take the bus from Cross Border Xpress to Anaheimbus 2 / ...
- Take the bus from Village of Orange Zone 5 to San Bernardinobus 200
7h 37m$36–65Bus, train via Oceanside
- Take the bus from Tijuana - Plaza El Mexicano to Oceansidebus Tijuana
- Take the train from Oceanside to San Bernardino - Downtowntrain IE-OC Line
7h 45m$29–38
Tijuana to Fontana by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Tijuana to Fontana is to drive which costs $22 - $35 and takes 2h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Tijuana to Fontana is to drive which takes 2h 11m and costs $22 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Tijuana to Fontana. However, there are services departing from Tijuana Central Bus Terminal and arriving at Sierra @ Merrill via Cross Border Express, San Diego and G St @ Oak. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 46m.
No, there is no direct train from Tijuana 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 7h 12m.
The distance between Tijuana and Fontana is 135 miles. The road distance is 125.2 miles.
The best way to get from Tijuana to Fontana without a car is to bus which takes 6h 46m and costs $30 - $55.
It takes approximately 6h 46m to get from Tijuana to Fontana, including transfers.
Tijuana to Fontana bus services, operated by CBX Cross Border Express, depart from Cross Border Express, San Diego station.
Tijuana to Fontana train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Diego station.
The best way to get from Tijuana to Fontana is to bus which takes 6h 46m and costs $30 - $55. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $50 - $120 and takes 7h 12m.
What companies run services between Tijuana, Mexico and Fontana, CA, USA?
CBX Cross Border Express operates a bus from Cross Border Express, San Diego to San Bernardino, CA 3 times a day. Tickets cost $28–40 and the journey takes 4h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Tijuana to Fontana via San Ysidro Station, America Plaza Station, San Diego, Los Angeles, and L.A. Union Station in around 7h 12m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from San Diego to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 56m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $40–85
- 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 Santa Ana to San Bernardino Depot
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $9–13
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
Train from Oceanside to San Bernardino - Downtown
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $13–18
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
- [email protected]
- Website
- crossborderxpress.com
Bus from Cross Border Express, San Diego to San Bernardino, CA
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $28–40
- Schedules at
- crossborderxpress.com
Bus from Cross Border Xpress to Santa Ana
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $27–40
- Schedules at
- crossborderxpress.com
- Phone
- +1 866 691 9732
- [email protected]
- Website
- eplalimo.com
Bus from Cross Border Xpress to Santa Ana
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Website
- https://eplalimo.com/
- One Way
- $30–45
Bus from Cross Border Xpress to Anaheim
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Website
- https://eplalimo.com/
- One Way
- $30–45
- Phone
- +1 (951) 565-5002
- Website
- riversidetransit.com
Bus from Village of Orange Zone 5 to San Bernardino
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- http://www.riversidetransit.com
- Children 46" tall and under
- $1–4
- Seniors 60+, Disabled, Medicare
- $1–4
- Adults and children over 46" tall
- $1–5
- Phone
- +1-800-231-2222
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com.mx
Bus from Tijuana - Plaza El Mexicano to Oceanside
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $13–18
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com.mx
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More Questions & Answers
Tijuana to Fontana bus services, operated by CBX Cross Border Express, arrive at San Bernardino, CA station.
Tijuana to Fontana train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tijuana to Fontana is 125 miles. It takes approximately 2h 11m to drive from Tijuana to Fontana.
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