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How to get fromWhittier to Fontanaby train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Whittier to Fontana by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from El Monte to Fontanatrain train SB Line
    2h 57m
    $30–39

  2. Drive  40.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Whittier to Fontanacar car 40.2 mi
    49 min
    $8–11

  3. Line 7 bus, line 707 bus, line 61 bus

    1. Take the bus from Painter Avenue and Philadelphia Street to El Monte Station - Lower Bay 3/4bus bus 7
    2. Take the bus from El Monte Station Upper Level to Pomona Transit Centerbus bus 707 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Pomona Transit Center to Sierra Avenue @ Merrillbus bus 61
    3h 25m

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Whittier to Fontanataxi taxi 40.2 mi
    49 min
    $140–180

  5. Line 7 bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Painter Avenue and Philadelphia Street to El Monte Station - Lower Bay 3/4bus bus 7
    2. Take the train from El Monte to Fontanatrain train SB Line
    3h 14m

  6. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Philadelphia / Painter to Cal State Los Angelesbus bus 10 Whittier Blvd
    2. Take the train from Cal State LA to Fontanatrain train SB Line
    3h 20m
    $10–14

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  • Distance: 46 mi
  • Duration: 2h 57m

What companies run services between Whittier, CA, USA and Fontana, CA, USA?

Metrolink Trains operates a train from El Monte to Fontana hourly. Tickets cost $8–12 and the journey takes 1h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Painter Avenue and Philadelphia Street to Sierra Avenue @ Merrill via El Monte Station - Lower Bay 3/4, El Monte Station Upper Level, and Pomona Transit Center in around 3h 25m.

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