There are 5 ways to get from Washington to Fontana by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, or train
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Fly to Ontario International Airport
best- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane DCA - ONT
8h$234–641Fly to Los Angeles International Airport, train
cheapest- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane DCA - LAX
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Fontanatrain
9h 3m$210–531Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Floridian / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to San Bernardinotrain Southwest Chief
2d 13h$1,529–2,558Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Montclair Transcenterbus
2d 16h$492–752Drive 2,571.5 mi
- Drive from Washington to Fontanacar 2,571.5 mi
41h 52m$470–678
Washington to Fontana by train (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Washington to Fontana is to fly and train which costs $210 - $550 and takes 9h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Washington to Fontana is to fly which takes 8h and costs $230 - $650.
No, there is no direct bus from Washington station to Fontana. However, there are services departing from Washington Union Station and arriving at Fontana Metrolink Transit Center via Harrisburg Bus Station, St Louis Bus Station and Montclair Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 16h.
No, there is no direct train from Washington station to Fontana. However, there are services departing from Washington Union Station and arriving at Fontana via Chicago Union Station and San Bernardino Depot. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 13h.
The distance between Washington and Fontana is 2287 miles. The road distance is 2586.5 miles.
The best way to get from Washington to Fontana without a car is to train which takes 2 days 13h and costs $1,500 - $2,600.
It takes approximately 8h to get from Washington to Fontana, including transfers.
Washington to Fontana bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Washington Union Station.
Washington to Fontana train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Washington Union Station.
The best way to get from Washington to Fontana is to fly which takes 8h and costs $230 - $650. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $1,500 - $2,600 and takes 2 days 13h, you could also bus, which costs $490 - $750 and takes 2 days 16h.
What companies run services between Washington, DC, USA and Fontana, CA, USA?
Southwest Airlines, American Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Ontario International Airport (ONT) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Washington Union Station to Fontana via Chicago Union Station, San Bernardino, and San Bernardino Depot in around 2d 13h.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Ontario International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 46m
- When
- Tuesday, Monday, Sunday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $240–1,000
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Ontario International Airport via Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $240–1,000
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Ontario International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 36m
- When
- Tuesday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- $240–1,000
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Ontario International Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 22m
- When
- Tuesday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- $240–1,000
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Los Angeles International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 22m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $190–800
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Los Angeles International Airport via Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 36m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Sunday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $190–800
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Los Angeles International Airport via Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 35m
- When
- Tuesday
- Estimated price
- $180–800
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Ontario International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $240–1,000
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 54m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–800
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Los Angeles International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 44m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $190–800
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Los Angeles International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 49m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $190–800
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Ontario International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $240–1,000
- Website
- flyfrontier.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Ontario International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 51m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $230–650
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $340–700
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–800
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Washington Union Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 48m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $420–650
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to San Bernardino
- Ave. Duration
- 41h 21m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $1,100–1,900
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from L.A. Union Station to Fontana
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $9–13
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Washington Union Station to Harrisburg Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $20–30
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $140–220
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Montclair Transcenter
- Ave. Duration
- 39h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $330–500
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Washington to Fontana bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Harrisburg Bus Station.
Fontana is 3h behind Washington. It is currently 5:57 PM in Washington and 2:57 PM in Fontana.
Washington to Fontana train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Washington to Fontana is 2586 miles. It takes approximately 41h 52m to drive from Washington to Fontana.
There are 375+ hotels available in Fontana.







