There are 5 ways to get from Carson to Fontana by bus, train, car, or tram
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Harbor Fwy / Carson to Olive / 5thbus Metro J Line
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Fontanatrain SB Line
3h 16m$13–17Bus, line 707 bus, line 61 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Harbor Fwy / Carson to El Monte Station - Upper Levelbus
- Take the bus from El Monte Station Upper Level to Pomona Transit Centerbus 707 / ...
- Take the bus from Pomona Transit Center to Sierra Avenue @ Merrillbus 61
3h 52m$5–10Bus
- Take the bus from Harbor Fwy / Carson to Olive / 5thbus Metro J Line
- Take the bus from 612 Wall St - Los Angeles to Fontana Metrolink Transit Centerbus Huntington Park
3h 24m$42–57Drive 60.8 mi
- Drive from Carson to Fontanacar 60.8 mi
1h 9m$12–16Tram
- Take the tram from Del Amo Station to Pomona North Stationtram Metro A Line
3h 45m$10–13
Carson to Fontana by bus, subway, and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Carson to Fontana is to bus and line 707 bus and line 61 bus which costs $4 - $10 and takes 3h 52m.
The fastest way to get from Carson to Fontana is to drive which takes 1h 9m and costs $11 - $16.
No, there is no direct bus from Carson to Fontana. However, there are services departing from Harbor Fwy / Carson and arriving at Fontana Metrolink Transit Center via 612 Wall St - Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 24m.
No, there is no direct train from Carson station to Fontana. However, there are services departing from Del Amo Station and arriving at Fontana via Pomona - North. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 45m.
The distance between Carson and Fontana is 71 miles. The road distance is 61.1 miles.
The best way to get from Carson to Fontana without a car is to bus and train which takes 3h 16m and costs $12 - $17.
It takes approximately 3h 16m to get from Carson to Fontana, including transfers.
Carson to Fontana bus services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, depart from Harbor Fwy / Carson station.
Carson to Fontana train services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, depart from Del Amo Station.
Carson to Fontana bus services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, arrive at Olive / 5th station.
What companies run services between Carson, CA, USA and Fontana, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Harbor Fwy / Carson to Fontana Metrolink Transit Center via Olive / 5th and 612 Wall St - Los Angeles in around 3h 24m. Alternatively, Metro Los Angeles operates a vehicle from Del Amo Station to Pomona North Station every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $2 and the journey takes 1h 55m.
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from L.A. Union Station to Fontana
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $9–13
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- CustomerRelations@metro.net
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
Tram from Del Amo Station to Pomona North Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- CustomerRelations@metro.net
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
Bus from Harbor Fwy / Carson to Olive / 5th
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
Bus from Harbor Fwy / Carson to Olive / 5th
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
Bus from Harbor Fwy / Carson to El Monte Station - Upper Level
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
- Phone
- +1 800-923-1799
- contactus@omexusa.net
- Website
- Omnibus Express
Bus from 612 Wall St - Los Angeles to Fontana Metrolink Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–55
- Schedules at
- Omnibus Express
- Phone
- +1 800-743-3463
- comment@foothilltransit.org
- Website
- Foothill Transit
Bus from El Monte Station Upper Level to Pomona Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–6
- Website
- Foothill Transit
- Phone
- +1 (909) 379-7100
- Website
- Omnitrans
Bus from Pomona Transit Center to Sierra Avenue @ Merrill
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- Omnitrans
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Booking & Getting There
Carson to Fontana train services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, arrive at Pomona North Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Carson to Fontana is 61 miles. It takes approximately 1h 9m to drive from Carson to Fontana.
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