There are 7 ways to get from Alameda to Ontario by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, subway, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Oakland International Airport
best- Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane OAK - ONT
2h 35m$244–756BART, bus
cheapest- Take the subway from Fruitvale to Berryessa / North San Josesubway Orange-S / ...
- Take the bus from San Jose to Ontariobus San José
11h 43m$59–84Bus
- Take the bus from Oakland to Los Angeles Union Stationbus Greyhound US0831 / ...
- Take the bus from Cal State LA E to Pomona Transit Centerbus 707
11h 20m$62–104Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Oakland to Los Angelestrain Coast Starlight
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Ontario Amtraktrain Texas Eagle / ...
13h 56m$122–289Drive 401.3 mi
- Drive from Alameda to Ontariocar 401.3 mi
6h 43m$74–106Fly from San Francisco International Airport
- Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane SFO - ONT
3h 14m$81–613BART to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly
- Take the subway from Fruitvale to Milpitassubway
- Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane SJC - ONT
3h 38m$189–811
Alameda to Ontario by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Alameda to Ontario is to BART and bus which costs $55 - $85 and takes 11h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Alameda to Ontario is to fly which takes 2h 35m and costs $240 - $800.
No, there is no direct bus from Alameda to Ontario. However, there are services departing from Oakland and arriving at Holt @ Palm via Cesar Chavez Transit Pavilion, Cal State LA E and Pomona Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Alameda to Ontario. However, there are services departing from Oakland and arriving at Ontario Amtrak via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 56m.
The distance between Alameda and Ontario is 371 miles. The road distance is 403.7 miles.
The best way to get from Alameda to Ontario without a car is to bus which takes 11h 20m and costs $60 - $110.
It takes approximately 2h 35m to get from Alameda to Ontario, including transfers.
Alameda to Ontario bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Oakland station.
Alameda to Ontario train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Oakland station.
The best way to get from Alameda to Ontario is to fly which takes 2h 35m and costs $240 - $800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $60 - $110 and takes 11h 20m, you could also train, which costs $120 - $290 and takes 13h 56m.
What companies run services between Alameda, Alameda County, CA, USA and Ontario, CA, USA?
Southwest Airlines flies from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Ontario International Airport (ONT) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Oakland to Holt @ Palm via Los Angeles Union Station, Cesar Chavez Transit Pavilion, Cal State La Transit Center, Cal State LA E, and Pomona Transit Center in around 11h 20m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Oakland International Airport to Ontario International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–290
Flights from Oakland International Airport to Ontario International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $55–330
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Ontario International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 47m
- When
- Saturday, Sunday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $45–280
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
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Oakland to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 2m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $110–270
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Los Angeles to Ontario Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $9–22
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Oakland to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $60–95
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Alameda to Ontario bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Los Angeles Union Station.
Alameda to Ontario train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Yes, the driving distance between Alameda to Ontario is 404 miles. It takes approximately 6h 43m to drive from Alameda to Ontario.
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