What is the cheapest way to get from California City to Ontario?

The cheapest way to get from California City to Ontario is to drive which costs $20 - $30 and takes 2h 1m.

What is the fastest way to get from California City to Ontario?

The fastest way to get from California City to Ontario is to drive which takes 2h 1m and costs $20 - $30.

Is there a direct bus between California City and Ontario?

No, there is no direct bus from California City to Ontario. However, there are services departing from Aspen Mall/82nd St. and arriving at Ontario Amtrak via Carl's Jr./Inyo St. and Bakersfield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 41m.

How far is it from California City to Ontario?

The distance between California City and Ontario is 163 miles. The road distance is 112 miles.

How do I travel from California City to Ontario without a car?

The best way to get from California City to Ontario without a car is to bus and train which takes 6h 40m and costs $26 - $45.

How long does it take to get from California City to Ontario?

It takes approximately 6h 40m to get from California City to Ontario, including transfers.

Where do I catch the California City to Ontario bus from?

California City to Ontario bus services, operated by Kern Transit, depart from Carl's Jr./Inyo St. station.

Where does the California City to Ontario bus arrive?

California City to Ontario bus services, operated by Kern Transit, arrive at Bakersfield Amtrak station.

Can I drive from California City to Ontario?

Yes, the driving distance between California City to Ontario is 112 miles. It takes approximately 2h 1m to drive from California City to Ontario.

Where can I stay near Ontario?

There are 225+ hotels available in Ontario.

California City to Ontario - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from California City to Ontario by bus, train, car, or bus (Amtrak)

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Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Aspen Mall/82nd St. to MetroLink/Sierra Hwy.bus 250
2. Take the train from Lancaster to L.A. Union Stationtrain
3. Take the train from Los Angeles to Ontario Amtraktrain
6h 40m
$26–44
Bus, train via El Monte
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Aspen Mall/82nd St. to MetroLink/Sierra Hwy.bus 250
2. Take the train from Lancaster to L.A. Union Stationtrain AV Line
7h 40m
$18–29
Drive 111.4 mi
1. Drive from California City to Ontariocar 111.4 mi
2h 1m
$21–30
Bus
1. Take the bus from Carl's Jr./Inyo St. to Bakersfield Amtrakbus 100
2. Take the bus from Bakersfield to Ontario Amtrakbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
7h 41m
$75–108

California City to Ontario by bus, train, and foot

6Weekly Services

6h 40mAverage Duration

$26Cheapest Price

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Distance: 162.4 mi
Duration: 6h 40m

What companies run services between California City, CA, USA and Ontario, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Aspen Mall/82nd St. to Ontario Amtrak via Carl's Jr./Inyo St. and Bakersfield in around 7h 41m.

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