There are 8 ways to get from Watsonville to Fontana by shuttle, plane, train (Amtrak), bus, car, or train
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Shuttle to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly to Ontario International Airport
best- Take a shuttle bus from Prunedale Park & Ride to SJC Airport Terminal A
- Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane SJC - ONT
5h 37m$214–860Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Gilroy to Bloomingtonbus San Jose
13h 46m$56–84Train
- Take the train from Salinas to Los Angelestrain Coast Starlight
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Fontanatrain SB Line
13h 21m$122–256Drive 367.5 mi
- Drive from Watsonville to Fontanacar 367.5 mi
6h 22m$68–97Shuttle to San Francisco International Airport, fly to Ontario International Airport
- Take a shuttle bus from Prunedale Park & Ride to SFO Airport International
- Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane SFO - ONT
6h 46m$124–670Line 1 bus, bus, train to Oakland International Airport, fly to Ontario International Airport
- Take the bus from Lincoln & E Lake to Soquel Ave & Frontbus
- Take the bus from Front to Diridon Stationbus
- Take the train from San Jose to Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtraktrain
- Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane OAK - ONT
7h 38m$268–803Shuttle to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly to Los Angeles International Airport, train
- Take a shuttle bus from Prunedale Park & Ride to SJC Airport Terminal A
- Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane SJC - LAX
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Fontanatrain
7h 59m$168–684Bus, train
- Take the bus from Salinas to Santa Barbarabus
- Take the bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Stationbus
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Fontanatrain
13h 47m$107–161
Watsonville to Fontana by bus, foot, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Watsonville to Fontana is to bus which costs $55 - $85 and takes 13h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Watsonville to Fontana is to shuttle and fly which takes 5h 37m and costs $210 - $900.
No, there is no direct bus from Watsonville to Fontana. However, there are services departing from Rodriguez / Second and arriving at Sierra Avenue @ Merrill via Meridian Spur / Prunedale Park & Ride, Gilroy and Mt Vernon @ Santo Antonio. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 46m.
No, there is no direct train from Watsonville to Fontana. However, there are services departing from Salinas and arriving at Fontana via L.A. Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 21m.
The distance between Watsonville and Fontana is 418 miles. The road distance is 369.7 miles.
The best way to get from Watsonville to Fontana without a car is to train which takes 13h 21m and costs $120 - $260.
It takes approximately 5h 37m to get from Watsonville to Fontana, including transfers.
Watsonville to Fontana bus services, operated by Tufesa, depart from Gilroy station.
Watsonville to Fontana train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Salinas station.
The best way to get from Watsonville to Fontana is to train which takes 13h 21m and costs $120 - $260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $55 - $85 and takes 13h 46m.
What companies run services between Watsonville, CA, USA and Fontana, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Porter / San Juan to Fontana via Salinas Transit Center / Gate 1, Salinas, Los Angeles, and L.A. Union Station in around 13h 21m. Alternatively, Tufesa operates a bus from Gilroy to Bloomington twice daily. Tickets cost $80–110 and the journey takes 9h 35m. Tufesa Mexico also services this route once daily.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Ontario International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–300
Flights from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Ontario International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 28m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $65–350
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Ontario International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $60–310
Flights from Oakland International Airport to Ontario International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–330
Flights from Oakland International Airport to Ontario International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 36m
- When
- Sunday, Saturday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $70–380
Flights from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–210
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–210
- Website
- united.com
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Ontario International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–270
- Website
- flyfrontier.com
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Ontario International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–210
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Ontario International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 49m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–210
Flights from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $110–350
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Salinas to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $110–240
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from San Jose to Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $12–26
- 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
Train from L.A. Union Station to Fontana
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $9–13
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
- Phone
- +1 831-373-7777
- Website
- groometransportation.com
Shuttle from Prunedale Park & Ride to SJC Airport Terminal A
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $40–55
- Schedules at
- groometransportation.com
- Standard Rate
- $40–55
Shuttle from Prunedale Park & Ride to SFO Airport International
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $50–65
- Schedules at
- groometransportation.com
- Standard Rate
- $50–65
Shuttle from Prunedale Park & Ride to SJC Airport Terminal A
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $40–55
- Schedules at
- groometransportation.com
- Standard Rate
- $40–55
- Phone
- +1 833 766 3553
- Website
- tufesainternacional.com
Bus from Gilroy to Bloomington
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $80–110
- Schedules at
- tufesainternacional.com
- Adult One way
- $80–110
- Phone
- +52 644 410 2444
- [email protected]
- Website
- tufesa.com.mx
Bus from Gilroy to Bloomington
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–75
- Schedules at
- tufesa.com.mx
- Book at
- tufesa.com.mx
- Plus
- $50–75
- Titanium
- $55–70
- Phone
- +1 (831) 425-8600
- Website
- scmtd.com
Bus from Lincoln & E Lake to Soquel Ave & Front
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–7
- Website
- https://scmtd.com/en/
Bus from Front to Diridon Station
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–7
- Website
- https://scmtd.com/en/
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Front to Diridon Station
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $10–15
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Bus from Salinas to Santa Barbara
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $80–120
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $15–25
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Watsonville to Fontana bus services, operated by Tufesa, arrive at Bloomington station.
Watsonville to Fontana train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Yes, the driving distance between Watsonville to Fontana is 370 miles. It takes approximately 6h 22m to drive from Watsonville to Fontana.
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