There are 5 ways to get from Ontario to Balboa Park by bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, bus, tram, 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.
Bus (Greyhound)
best- Take the bus from Montclair Transcenter to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0901
5h 40m$30–47Drive 111.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Ontario to Balboa Parkcar 111.8 mi
1h 55m$21–30Train
- Take the train from Montclair to L.A. Union Stationtrain SB Line
- Take the train from Los Angeles to San Diegotrain Pacific Surfliner
6h 38m$82–129Line 61 bus, line 14 bus, bus, tram
- Take the bus from Holt @ Palm to Fontana Metrolink Transit Centerbus 61
- Take the bus from Fontana Metrolink Transit Center to San Bernardino Transit Centerbus 14 / ...
- Take the bus from San Bernardino Downtown Transit Center to San Diegobus
- Take the tram from UCSD Health La Jolla Station to City College Stationtram
6h 43m$23–48Line 59 bus, train
- Take the bus from Ring-Brea Mall to The Depot At Santa Ana Dock 3bus 59
- Take the train from Santa Ana to San Diegotrain Pacific Surfliner
6h 59m$57–95
Ontario to Balboa Park by bus, train, and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Ontario to Balboa Park is to drive which costs $20 - $30 and takes 1h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Ontario to Balboa Park is to drive which takes 1h 55m and costs $20 - $30.
No, there is no direct bus from Ontario to Balboa Park. However, there are services departing from Mountain @ D Street and arriving at University Av & Park Bl via Montclair Transcenter and Old Town Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Ontario to Balboa Park. However, there are services departing from Montclair and arriving at San Diego via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 38m.
The distance between Ontario and Balboa Park is 162 miles. The road distance is 112.4 miles.
The best way to get from Ontario to Balboa Park without a car is to bus which takes 5h 40m and costs $30 - $50.
It takes approximately 5h 40m to get from Ontario to Balboa Park, including transfers.
Ontario to Balboa Park bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Montclair Transcenter station.
Ontario to Balboa Park train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, depart from Montclair station.
The best way to get from Ontario to Balboa Park is to bus which takes 5h 40m and costs $30 - $50. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $80 - $130 and takes 6h 38m.
What companies run services between Ontario, CA, USA and Balboa Park, San Diego County, CA, USA?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from Montclair Transcenter to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop once daily. Tickets cost $26–40 and the journey takes 3h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Mountain @ G Street to Balboa Park via Montclair Transit Center, Montclair, L.A. Union Station, Los Angeles, San Diego, Santa Fe Depot, and Park Bl & Naval Hospital in around 6h 38m.
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from Montclair to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Los Angeles to San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 57m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $70–110
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Santa Ana to San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $50–80
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 619-557-4555
- Website
- MTS
Tram from UCSD Health La Jolla Station to City College Station
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–15
- Website
- MTS
- Schedules at
- MTS Schedules
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Montclair Transcenter to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $26–40
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (909) 379-7100
- Website
- Omnitrans
Bus from Holt @ Palm to Fontana Metrolink Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- Omnitrans
Bus from Fontana Metrolink Transit Center to San Bernardino Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- Omnitrans
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from San Bernardino Downtown Transit Center to San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $15–24
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1 714-560-6282
- Website
- octa.net
Bus from Ring-Brea Mall to The Depot At Santa Ana Dock 3
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2
- Schedules at
- octa.net
- Adult One-way
- $2
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Booking & Getting There
Ontario to Balboa Park bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop station.
Ontario to Balboa Park train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, arrive at L.A. Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ontario to Balboa Park is 112 miles. It takes approximately 1h 55m to drive from Ontario to Balboa Park.
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