Day trip from Ensenada to Fontana
Fontana lies 259 km (161 mi) north of Ensenada, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 259 km (161 mi) apart, Fontana is a realistic day trip from Ensenada: about 4 h 13 min each way by road.
| Ensenada | Fontana | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Mexico | United States |
| Population | 443,807 | 212,704 |
| Elevation | 29 m (95 ft) | 378 m (1,240 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-7 (America/Tijuana) | UTC-7 (America/Los_Angeles) |
| Postal codes | 80330–87513 | 92331–92337 |
What changes when you arrive in Fontana
Crossing from Mexico into United States: money changes from the Peso to the Dollar (USD); the dialling code becomes +1; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q533806.
Where to book tours and tickets in Fontana
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Staying in Fontana
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Book a hotel in Fontana
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Common questions
How far is Fontana from Ensenada?
259 km (161 mi) in a straight line, north of Ensenada; by road roughly 316 km (196 mi).
How long does it take to get from Ensenada to Fontana by road?
About 4 h 13 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Ensenada and Fontana?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Fontana?
The Dollar (USD).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.