What is the cheapest way to get from Novato to Fontana?

The cheapest way to get from Novato to Fontana is to bus and BART and train which costs $75 - $90 and takes 11h 47m.

What is the fastest way to get from Novato to Fontana?

The fastest way to get from Novato to Fontana is to bus and fly which takes 5h 4m and costs $90 - $480.

How far is it from Novato to Fontana?

The distance between Novato and Fontana is 426 miles. The road distance is 449.6 miles.

How do I travel from Novato to Fontana without a car?

The best way to get from Novato to Fontana without a car is to bus and BART and train which takes 11h 47m and costs $75 - $90.

How long does it take to get from Novato to Fontana?

It takes approximately 5h 11m to get from Novato to Fontana, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Novato to Fontana bus from?

Novato to Fontana bus services, operated by Golden Gate Transit, depart from Redwood Blvd & Grant Ave station.

Where does the Novato to Fontana bus arrive?

Novato to Fontana bus services, operated by Golden Gate Transit, arrive at Mission St & Fremont St station.

Can I drive from Novato to Fontana?

Yes, the driving distance between Novato to Fontana is 450 miles. It takes approximately 7h 22m to drive from Novato to Fontana.

Where can I stay near Fontana?

There are 291+ hotels available in Fontana.

Novato to Fontana - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, BART, and car

Q: Is there a direct bus between Novato and Fontana?

No, there is no direct bus from Novato to Fontana. However, there are services departing from Redwood Blvd & Grant Ave and arriving at Fontana Metrolink Transit Center via San Francisco Bus Station, Los Angeles Union Station and San Bernardino Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 34m.

There are 9 ways to get from Novato to Fontana by bus, plane, subway, train, car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus to San Francisco International Airport, fly
best
1. Take the bus from Redwood Blvd & Grant Ave to Mission St & 2nd Stbus
2. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane SFO - ONT
5h 11m
$73–384
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Redwood Blvd & Grant Ave to Mission St & 4th Stbus 101
2. Take the bus from San Francisco to Los Angeles Union Stationbus
3. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Fontanatrain
13h 27m
$58–174
Bus, BART, train
1. Take the bus from Redwood Blvd & Grant Ave to Mission St & 2nd Stbus 101
2. Take the subway from Montgomery Street to Berryessa / North San Josesubway
3. Take the bus from San Jose - Huong Lan Sandwich to Chinatown Stationbus
4. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Fontanatrain
11h 47m
$78–90
Bus, train via Oakland
1. Take the bus from Redwood Blvd & Grant Ave to Mission St & 2nd Stbus 101
2. Take the train from Oakland to Los Angelestrain
3. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Fontanatrain
17h 10m
$88–156
Drive 447 mi
1. Drive from Novato to Fontanacar 447 mi
7h 22m
$82–118
Bus to Oakland International Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from San Rafael to Oakland International Airportbus
2. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane OAK - ONT
5h 40m
$90–464
Bus, BART to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Redwood Blvd & Grant Ave to Mission St & 2nd Stbus
2. Take the subway from Montgomery Street to Milpitassubway
3. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane SJC - ONT
6h 27m
$94–495
Bus to Sonoma County Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Petaluma to Sonoma Co Airport Terminalbus
2. Fly from Sonoma County Airport (STS) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane STS - ONT
5h 4m
$94–475
Bus
1. Take the bus from Redwood Blvd & Grant Ave to Mission St & Fremont Stbus 101 / ...
2. Take the bus from San Francisco Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Bernardino Downtown Transit Centerbus
14h 34m
$60–222

Novato to Fontana by bus, subway, foot, and train

7Weekly Services

17h 10mAverage Duration

$88Cheapest Price

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Distance: 423.5 mi
Duration: 5h 11m

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

You can take a bus from Redwood Blvd & Grant Ave to Fontana Metrolink Transit Center via San Francisco Bus Station, Los Angeles Union Station, San Bernardino Downtown Transit Center, and San Bernardino Transit Center in around 14h 34m.

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