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How to get fromCarlsbad to Ontarioby train (Amtrak), train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound, Amtrak)

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There are 5 ways to get from Carlsbad to Ontario by train (Amtrak), train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound, Amtrak)

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Oceanside to Los Angelestrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Ontario Amtraktrain train Texas Eagle / ...
    3h 54m
    $38–81

  2. Bus, line 59 bus, line 286 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Oceanside Transportation Center to Santa Ana Bus Stopbus bus
    2. Take the bus from The Depot At Santa Ana Dock 3 to Ring-Brea Mallbus bus 59
    3. Take the bus from Brea Mall to Pomona Transit Centerbus bus 286
    5h 42m
    $14–40

  3. Train, line 59 bus, line 286 bus

    1. Take the train from Oceanside to Santa Anatrain train
    2. Take the bus from The Depot At Santa Ana Dock 3 to Ring-Brea Mallbus bus 59
    3. Take the bus from Brea Mall to Pomona Transit Centerbus bus 286
    5h 39m
    $16–28

  4. Drive 78.9 mi

    1. Drive from Carlsbad to Ontariocar car 78.9 mi
    1h 27m
    $15–21

  5. Train, line 3 bus

    1. Take the train from Oceanside to Corona - North Maintrain train IE-OC Line
    2. Take the bus from Corona Transit Center to Amazon Eastvalebus bus 3
    6h 5m
    $16–25

Carlsbad to Ontario by train (Amtrak)

Calendar6Weekly Trains
Duration3h 54mAverage Duration
Ticket$38Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 123.2 mi
  • Duration: 3h 54m

What companies run services between Carlsbad, CA, USA and Ontario, CA, USA?

You can take a train from Oceanside to Ontario Amtrak via Los Angeles in around 3h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Carlsbad Bl & Oak Av to Holt @ Palm via Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8, Oceanside Transportation Center, The Depot At Santa Ana Dock 3, Ring-Brea Mall, Brea Mall, and Pomona Transit Center in around 5h 42m.

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