The average bus between Santa Monica Pier and Ontario takes 3h 39m and the fastest bus takes 2h 46m. The bus runs at least 2 times per hour from Santa Monica Pier to Ontario. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run every 30 minutes between Santa Monica Pier and Ontario. The earliest departure is at 1:54 AM at night, and the last departure from Santa Monica Pier is at 11:42 PM which arrives into Ontario at 4:13 AM. All services require a transfer at Venice / Olive and take an average of 3h 39m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


2h 56m • 2 changes


3h 2m • 2 changes


3h 4m • 2 changes


3h 17m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct bus from Santa Monica Pier to Ontario. However, there are services departing from Santa Monica Pier station and arriving at Ontario station via Venice / Olive. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 39m.
Santa Monica Pier to Ontario bus services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, depart from 2nd / Broadway station.
Santa Monica Pier to Ontario bus services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, arrive at Pomona Transit Center station.
The distance between Santa Monica Pier and Ontario is 77.9 km. The road distance is 97 km.
You can take a bus from 2nd / Broadway to Holt @ Palm via Venice / Olive, Pico Blvd and Flower St, and Pomona Transit Center in around 3h 49m.