There are 4 ways to get from Escondido to Ontario by bus, tram, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, line 61 bus
best- Take the bus from Escondido to San Bernardinobus Lxus 2101
- Take the bus from Fontana Metrolink Transit Center to Holt @ Lemonbus 61
4h 59m$34–45Tram, train
cheapest- Take the tram from Escondido Transit Center to Oceanside Transit Centertram Sprinter
- Take the train from Oceanside to Riverside - Downtowntrain IE-OC Line
5h 22m$14–24Drive 82.6 mi
- Drive from Escondido to Ontariocar 82.6 mi
1h 23m$16–22Tram, train, line 59 bus
- Take the tram from Escondido Transit Center to Oceanside Transit Centertram
- Take the train from Oceanside to Santa Anatrain
- Take the bus from The Depot At Santa Ana Dock 3 to Ring-Brea Mallbus 59
6h 17m$16–30
Escondido to Ontario by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Escondido to Ontario is to drive which costs $15 - $22 and takes 1h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Escondido to Ontario is to drive which takes 1h 23m and costs $15 - $22.
No, there is no direct bus from Escondido to Ontario. However, there are services departing from Escondido and arriving at Holt @ Lemon via G Street @ Oak and Fontana Metrolink Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 59m.
No, there is no direct train from Escondido to Ontario. However, there are services departing from Escondido Transit Center and arriving at Riverside - Downtown via Oceanside. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 22m.
The distance between Escondido and Ontario is 119 miles. The road distance is 83.1 miles.
The best way to get from Escondido to Ontario without a car is to bus and line 61 bus which takes 4h 59m and costs $30 - $50.
It takes approximately 4h 59m to get from Escondido to Ontario, including transfers.
Escondido to Ontario bus services, operated by Limousine Express, depart from Escondido station.
Escondido to Ontario train services, operated by North County Transit, depart from Escondido Transit Center station.
Escondido to Ontario bus services, operated by Limousine Express, arrive at San Bernardino station.
What companies run services between Escondido, CA, USA and Ontario, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Escondido to Holt @ Lemon via San Bernardino, G Street @ Oak, and Fontana Metrolink Transit Center in around 4h 59m.
- Phone
- +1 760-966-6500
- [email protected]
- Website
- North County Transit District
Tram from Escondido Transit Center to Oceanside Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–7
- Website
- North County Transit District
- Schedules at
- North County Transit District Schedules
- Adult
- $2–7
Tram from Escondido Transit Center to Oceanside Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–7
- Website
- North County Transit District
- Schedules at
- North County Transit District Schedules
- Adult
- $2–7
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from Oceanside to Riverside - Downtown
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $12–17
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from Oceanside to Santa Ana
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $9–13
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Oceanside to Santa Ana
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $28–45
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 866 691 9732
- [email protected]
- Website
- Limousine Express
Bus from Escondido to San Bernardino
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $29–45
- Website
- Limousine Express
- One Way
- $29–45
- Phone
- +1 (909) 379-7100
- Website
- Omnitrans
Bus from Fontana Metrolink Transit Center to Holt @ Lemon
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- Omnitrans
- Phone
- +1 714-560-6282
- Website
- octa.net
Bus from The Depot At Santa Ana Dock 3 to Ring-Brea Mall
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2
- Schedules at
- octa.net
- Adult One-way
- $2
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Booking & Getting There
Escondido to Ontario train services, operated by North County Transit, arrive at Oceanside Transit Center station.
Yes, the driving distance between Escondido to Ontario is 83 miles. It takes approximately 1h 23m to drive from Escondido to Ontario.
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