There are 4 ways to get from Goleta to Fontana by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Goleta Station to Los Angelestrain Pacific Surfliner
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Fontanatrain SB Line
5h 43m$71–108Drive 148.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Goleta to Fontanacar 148.8 mi
2h 42m$26–37Bus, line 66 bus
- Take the bus from Santa Barbara Airport to Los Angeles Airport, CAbus
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Montclair Transcenterbus
- Take the bus from Montclair Transit Center to Fontana Metrolink Transit Centerbus 66
6h 38m$86–107Fly
- Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane SBA - ONT
5h 27m$38–234
Goleta to Fontana by train and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Goleta to Fontana is to drive which costs $25 - $40 and takes 2h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Goleta to Fontana is to drive which takes 2h 42m and costs $25 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Goleta to Fontana. However, there are services departing from Santa Barbara Airport and arriving at Fontana Metrolink Transit Center via LAX Tom Bradley International Terminal, Los Angeles Union Station and Montclair Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 38m.
No, there is no direct train from Goleta station to Fontana. However, there are services departing from Goleta Station and arriving at Fontana via L.A. Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 43m.
The distance between Goleta and Fontana is 162 miles. The road distance is 149.7 miles.
The best way to get from Goleta to Fontana without a car is to train which takes 5h 43m and costs $70 - $110.
It takes approximately 5h 43m to get from Goleta to Fontana, including transfers.
Goleta to Fontana bus services, operated by Central Coast Shuttle, depart from Santa Barbara Airport station.
Goleta to Fontana train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Goleta Station.
The best way to get from Goleta to Fontana is to train which takes 5h 43m and costs $70 - $110. Alternatively, you can bus and line 66 bus, which costs $85 - $110 and takes 6h 38m, you could also fly, which costs $35 - $240 and takes 5h 27m.
What companies run services between Goleta, CA, USA and Fontana, CA, USA?
You can take a train from Goleta Station to Fontana via Los Angeles and L.A. Union Station in around 5h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Santa Barbara Airport to Fontana Metrolink Transit Center via LAX Tom Bradley International Terminal, Los Angeles Union Station, Montclair Transcenter, and Montclair Transit Center in around 6h 38m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Ontario International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–230
Flights from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Ontario International Airport via Oakland
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 12m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $40–250
Flights from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Ontario International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–370
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Ontario International Airport via San Francisco
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–250
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Ontario International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 49m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–260
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Ontario International Airport via Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–310
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Goleta Station to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $60–95
- 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
- Phone
- +1 800-470-8818
- cclax@cclax.com
- Website
- Central Coast Shuttle
Bus from Santa Barbara Airport to Los Angeles Airport, CA
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $70–85
- Website
- Central Coast Shuttle
- one way non-prepaid
- $75–85
- One-way prepaid 48 hours advance
- $70–80
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Montclair Transcenter
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $6–9
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (909) 379-7100
- Website
- Omnitrans
Bus from Montclair Transit Center to Fontana Metrolink Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- Omnitrans
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Booking & Getting There
Goleta to Fontana bus services, operated by Central Coast Shuttle, arrive at Los Angeles Airport, CA station.
Goleta to Fontana train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Yes, the driving distance between Goleta to Fontana is 150 miles. It takes approximately 2h 42m to drive from Goleta to Fontana.
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