There are 9 ways to get from Merced to Fontana by bus, train, car, plane, or bus (Greyhound, Amtrak)
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 via Los Angeles
best- Take the bus from Merced to Huntington Parkbus Stockton
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Fontanatrain SB Line
8h 36m$46–64Bus, train via Bakersfield
cheapest- Take the bus from Merced to Bakersfieldbus
- Take the bus from Bakersfield to San Fernandobus
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Fontanatrain
9h 43m$42–73Drive 316.5 mi
- Drive from Merced to Fontanacar 316.5 mi
5h 25m$58–84Bus, bus to Oakland International Airport, fly to Ontario International Airport
- Take the bus from Merced to Modestobus
- Take the bus from Bay C - Modesto Transit Center - 2nd exi to BART Dublin Stationbus
- Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane OAK - ONT
7h 16m$256–773Bus
- Take the bus from Merced to Huntington Parkbus Stockton
- Take the bus from Huntington Park to Bloomingtonbus Huntington Park / ...
8h 46m$43–70Bus, train
- Take the bus from Merced to Los Angeles Union Stationbus FlixBus 2007
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Fontanatrain SB Line
8h 59m$51–76Bus via Bakersfield
- Take the bus from Merced Bus Stop to Bakersfield Train Stationbus Greyhound US0810
- Take the bus from Bakersfield to Ontario Amtrakbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
9h 18m$63–98Bus to Fresno Yosemite International Airport, fly to Los Angeles International Airport, train
- Take the bus from Merced to Fresnobus
- Fly from Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane FAT - LAX
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Fontanatrain
7h 53m$414–697Bus, train to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly to Ontario International Airport
- Take the bus from Merced to Mantecabus
- Take the train from Lathrop/Manteca Station to Santa Clara Stationtrain
- Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane SJC - ONT
8h 32m$223–858
Merced to Fontana by bus, subway, and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Merced to Fontana is to bus which costs $40 - $70 and takes 8h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Merced to Fontana is to drive which takes 5h 25m and costs $55 - $85.
No, there is no direct bus from Merced to Fontana. However, there are services departing from Merced and arriving at Sierra Avenue @ Merrill via Huntington Park and Mt Vernon @ Santo Antonio. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 46m.
The distance between Merced and Fontana is 342 miles. The road distance is 318.4 miles.
The best way to get from Merced to Fontana without a car is to bus and train via Los Angeles which takes 8h 36m and costs $45 - $65.
It takes approximately 8h 36m to get from Merced to Fontana, including transfers.
Merced to Fontana bus services, operated by Tufesa, depart from Merced station.
Merced to Fontana bus services, operated by Tufesa, arrive at Huntington Park station.
Yes, the driving distance between Merced to Fontana is 318 miles. It takes approximately 5h 25m to drive from Merced to Fontana.
There are 368+ hotels available in Fontana.
What companies run services between Merced, CA, USA and Fontana, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Merced to Sierra Avenue @ Merrill via Huntington Park, Bloomington, and Mt Vernon @ Santo Antonio in around 8h 46m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Oakland International Airport to Ontario International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–300
Flights from Oakland International Airport to Ontario International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $60–340
Flights from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Ontario International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–280
Flights from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Ontario International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Sunday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $55–320
- 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
Train from L.A. Union Station to Fontana
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $9–13
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from L.A. Union Station to Fontana
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–5
- 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
- +1 833 766 3553
- Website
- Tufesa
Bus from Merced to Huntington Park
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–85
- Schedules at
- Tufesa
- Adult One way
- $60–85
Bus from Merced to Huntington Park
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–85
- Schedules at
- Tufesa
- Adult One way
- $60–85
Bus from Huntington Park to Bloomington
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $30–55
- Schedules at
- Tufesa
- Adult One way
- $30–55
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