The cheapest and fastest trains from San Diego, CA to Fontana, CA
Cheapest price
$39
Average price
$53
Fastest journey
3 h 39 m
Average duration
4 h 38 m
Trains per day
6
Distance
155 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from San Diego, CA to Fontana, CA is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from San Diego, CA to Fontana, CA will cost around $53 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $39.
It's difficult to get from San Diego, CA to Fontana, CA without transferring at least once.
769 Pacific Surfliner · 4970 AMTRAK8:01 AM3h39Santa Fe Depot, San Diego, CA11:40 AMRiverside Station, Riverside, CA$391One-way1 transfer
581 Pacific Surfliner · 4982 AMTRAK2:01 PM3h49Santa Fe Depot, San Diego, CA5:50 PMRiverside Station, Riverside, CA$391One-way1 transfer
581 Pacific Surfliner · 4 Southwest Chief2:01 PM4h13Santa Fe Depot, San Diego, CA6:14 PMRiverside Station, Riverside, CA$581One-way1 transfer
581 Pacific Surfliner · 4 Southwest Chief2:01 PM4h35Santa Fe Depot, San Diego, CA6:36 PMSan Bernardino Depot, San Bernardino, CA$601One-way1 transfer
785 Pacific Surfliner · 422 Texas Eagle4:01 PM6h53Santa Fe Depot, San Diego, CA10:54 PMOntario station, Ontario, CA$601One-way1 transfer
769 Pacific Surfliner · 4970 AMTRAK8:01 AM3h39Santa Fe Depot, San Diego, CA11:40 AMRiverside Station, Riverside, CA$391One-way1 transfer
581 Pacific Surfliner · 4982 AMTRAK2:01 PM3h49Santa Fe Depot, San Diego, CA5:50 PMRiverside Station, Riverside, CA$391One-way1 transfer
581 Pacific Surfliner · 4 Southwest Chief2:01 PM4h13Santa Fe Depot, San Diego, CA6:14 PMRiverside Station, Riverside, CA$581One-way1 transfer
581 Pacific Surfliner · 4 Southwest Chief2:01 PM4h35Santa Fe Depot, San Diego, CA6:36 PMSan Bernardino Depot, San Bernardino, CA$601One-way1 transfer
785 Pacific Surfliner · 2 Sunset Limited4:01 PM6h53Santa Fe Depot, San Diego, CA10:54 PMOntario station, Ontario, CA$641One-way1 transfer
Travel Information
Compare bus, train, and flight for San Diego, CA to Fontana, CA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from San Diego, CA to Fontana, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $20. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 2h 11m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $20, and a flight costs an average of $184.
Distance: 96 miles (155 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight |
|---|---|---|
$47 Average price | $38 Average price Cheapest | $458 Average price |
3h 42m Average total duration 3h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 41m Average total duration Fastest 2h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 37m Average total duration 7h 37m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from San Diego, CA to Fontana, CA:
A bus is $10 (€8) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from San Diego, CA to Fontana, CA costing on average $47 (€38).
A bus is $420 (€338) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from San Diego, CA to Fontana, CA costing on average $458 (€369).
Other travel options to Fontana, CA take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 12m.
Flight takes on average 7h 37m.
Live departures
San Diego, CA to Fontana, CA train times
The table below shows live departures for San Diego, CA to Fontana, CA trains for today, Thursday, May 28. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
581 Pacific Surfliner · 4982 AMTRAK | 2:01 PM Santa Fe Depot, San Diego, CA | 3h49 | 5:50 PM Riverside Station, Riverside, CA | 1 transfer | |
581 Pacific Surfliner · 4 Southwest Chief | 2:01 PM Santa Fe Depot, San Diego, CA | 4h55 | 6:56 PM San Bernardino Depot, San Bernardino, CA | 1 transfer | |
581 Pacific Surfliner · 4 Southwest Chief | 2:01 PM Santa Fe Depot, San Diego, CA | 4h35 | 6:36 PM Riverside Station, Riverside, CA | 1 transfer | |
| Friday, May 29 | |||||
769 Pacific Surfliner · 4970 AMTRAK | 8:01 AM Santa Fe Depot, San Diego, CA | 3h39 | 11:40 AM Riverside Station, Riverside, CA | 1 transfer | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from San Diego, CA to Fontana, CA
Trains from San Diego, CA to Fontana, CA run on average 5 times per day, taking around 3h 12m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $37 (€30) but you can travel from only $20 (€16) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 05:51, the last at 16:01. The fastest train covers the 96 miles (155 km) distance in 3h 39m.
Distance 96 miles (155 km) |
Average train duration 3h 12m |
Cheapest ticket price $37 (€30) |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 3h 39m |
First train 5:51 AM |
Last train 4:01 PM |
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Low Season Jul - Sep |
Busiest Day Sun |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 1 day |
Train companies: Amtrak from San Diego, CA to Fontana, CA trainsAmtrak trains will get you between San Diego, CA and Fontana, CA from $20 (€16). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from San Diego, CA to Fontana, CA
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from San Diego, CA to Fontana, CA by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Fontana, CA, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from San Diego, CA to Fontana, CA
- 5:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available nearby with various public and private options.
- The Fish Market
- Karl Strauss Brewing Company
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps.
- $1.25
- The Westin San Diego
- The Guild Hotel, San Diego, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel
- Embassy Suites by Hilton San Diego Bay Downtown
- Located in the main hall
- Enterprise
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platforms for Amtrak and Coaster trains
- Hall 2: Trolley connections
- San Diego Trolley: Blue Line, Green Line
- Bus: Several lines available
- Amtrak: Pacific Surfliner
- 6:00 AM - 9:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available with several spaces for commuters and visitors.
- Casa Guadalajara
- Old Town Mexican Cafe
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps.
- $0.25
- Old Town Inn
- Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott San Diego Old Town
- Best Western Plus Hacienda Hotel Old Town
- Located in the main hall
- Enterprise
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platforms for Amtrak and Coaster trains
- Hall 2: Trolley connections
- Trolley: Green Line
- Bus: Several lines available including 8, 9, 10, 28, 30, 35, 44, 88, 105, 150, 923, 928
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