There are 5 ways to get from Morro Bay to Ontario by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, plane, bus, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from San Luis Obispo to Los Angelestrain Pacific Surfliner / ...
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Ontario Amtraktrain Texas Eagle / ...
9h 53m$143–229Drive 233.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Morro Bay to Ontariocar 233.1 mi
4h 21m$42–60Bus (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from San Luis Obispo to Santa Barbarabus
- Take the bus from Santa Barbara to Bakersfieldbus
- Take the bus from Bakersfield to Ontario Amtrakbus
14h 16mFly to Ontario International Airport
- Fly from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane SBP - ONT
6h 21m$43–254Bus, fly to Los Angeles International Airport, train
- Take the bus from Morro Bay Park to Government Centerbus
- Fly from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane SBP - LAX
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Ontario Amtraktrain
6h 53m$390–702
San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) to Ontario International Airport (ONT) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Morro Bay to Ontario is to drive which costs $40 - $60 and takes 4h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Morro Bay to Ontario is to drive which takes 4h 21m and costs $40 - $60.
No, there is no direct bus from Morro Bay to Ontario. However, there are services departing from Morro Bay Park and arriving at Ontario Amtrak via Downtown Transit Center, San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara and Bakersfield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 16m.
No, there is no direct train from Morro Bay to Ontario. However, there are services departing from San Luis Obispo and arriving at Ontario Amtrak via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 53m.
The distance between Morro Bay and Ontario is 276 miles. The road distance is 234.4 miles.
The best way to get from Morro Bay to Ontario without a car is to train which takes 9h 53m and costs $140 - $230.
It takes approximately 9h 53m to get from Morro Bay to Ontario, including transfers.
Morro Bay to Ontario bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Luis Obispo station.
Morro Bay to Ontario train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Luis Obispo station.
The best way to get from Morro Bay to Ontario is to train which takes 9h 53m and costs $140 - $230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 14h 16m, you could also fly, which costs $40 - $260 and takes 6h 21m.
What companies run services between Morro Bay, CA, USA and Ontario, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Morro Bay Park to Ontario Amtrak via Government Center, Downtown Transit Center, Santa Barbara at Church, San Luis Obispo, and Los Angeles in around 9h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Morro Bay Park to Ontario Amtrak via Government Center, Downtown Transit Center, Santa Barbara at Church, San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, and Bakersfield in around 14h 16m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport to Ontario International Airport via San Francisco
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–250
Flights from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport to Ontario International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–390
Flights from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $21–160
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport to Ontario International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–280
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport to Ontario International Airport via Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–650
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from San Luis Obispo to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 38m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $120–190
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Los Angeles to Ontario Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $20–35
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Los Angeles to Ontario Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $20–35
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from San Luis Obispo to Santa Barbara
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Santa Barbara to Bakersfield
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Bakersfield to Ontario Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- Amtrak
- Website
- SoCoTransit
Bus from Morro Bay Park to Government Center
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–3
- Website
- SoCoTransit
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Booking & Getting There
Morro Bay to Ontario bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Santa Barbara station.
Morro Bay to Ontario train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Yes, the driving distance between Morro Bay to Ontario is 234 miles. It takes approximately 4h 21m to drive from Morro Bay to Ontario.
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