Fontana station (California)
railway station in Fontana, the United States of America
Fontana station is a train station served by Metrolink San Bernardino Line commuter rail, located in the city of Fontana, California. It is immediately adjacent to Fontana's Downtown District. The station opened on November 22, 1993, and is owned by the City of Fontana.
Hours and Frequency
The Fontana station is served by 32 Metrolink San Bernardino Line trains (16 in each direction) on weekdays, between 4:00 a.m. and 11:10 p.m. Weekend train service is less: 16 trains (8 in each direction) on Saturdays and Sundays between 6:55 a.m. and 11:03 p.m.
The Omnitrans public bus service maintains a transit center next to the station and connections are available to Victor Valley Transit Authority (VVTA). Omnitrans Route 61 connects to Ontario Airport.
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