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How to get fromCosta Mesa to Ontarioby train (Amtrak), bus, car, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Costa Mesa to Ontario by train (Amtrak), bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Santa Ana to Los Angelestrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Ontario Amtraktrain train Texas Eagle / ...
    4h 2m
    $25–50

  2. Line 57 bus, line 286 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bristol-Sunflower to Ring-Brea Mallbus bus 57
    2. Take the bus from Brea Mall to Pomona Transit Centerbus bus 286
    4h 15m
    $7–12

  3. Drive 39.3 mi

    1. Drive from Costa Mesa to Ontariocar car 39.3 mi
    45 min
    $8–11

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Costa Mesa to Ontariotaxi taxi 39.3 mi
    45 min
    $140–170

  5. Line 47 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from Placentia-19Th to Anaheim-Cerritosbus bus 47
    2. Take the bus from Anaheim-Cerritos to Ontario Convention Centerbus bus Cbx
    5h 54m
    $24–37

Costa Mesa to Ontario by bus and train (Amtrak)

Calendar6Weekly Services
Duration4h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket$25Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 80.2 mi
  • Duration: 4h 2m

What companies run services between Costa Mesa, CA, USA and Ontario, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Oc Fair-Yellow Gate to Ontario Amtrak via The Depot At Santa Ana Dock 9, Santa Ana, and Los Angeles in around 4h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Harbor-Bernard to Holt @ Palm via Bristol-Sunflower, Ring-Brea Mall, Brea Mall, and Pomona Transit Center in around 4h 15m.

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