There are 5 ways to get from Ontario to Balboa Park by train (Amtrak), bus, car, bus (Flixbus), or train
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Train
best- 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$52–104Drive 111.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Ontario to Balboa Parkcar 111.8 mi
1h 54m$21–30Line 61 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Holt @ Plum to Fontana Metrolink Transit Centerbus 61
- Take the bus from San Bernardino to Escondidobus
- Take the bus from Escondido Transit Center to Broadway & Park Blbus 235
6h 42mBus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from San Bernardino Downtown Transit Center to San Diegobus FlixBus 2015 / ...
6h 53m$23–39Line 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$37–75
Ontario to Balboa Park by bus, train, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ontario to Balboa Park is to drive which costs $20 - $30 and takes 1h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Ontario to Balboa Park is to drive which takes 1h 54m and costs $20 - $30.
No, there is no direct bus from Ontario to Balboa Park. However, there are services departing from Holt @ Plum and arriving at Park Bl & Village Pl via Fontana Metrolink Transit Center, San Bernardino, Escondido Transit Center and 11th Av & C St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 42m.
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 167 miles. The road distance is 112.4 miles.
The best way to get from Ontario to Balboa Park without a car is to train which takes 6h 38m and costs $50 - $110.
It takes approximately 6h 38m to get from Ontario to Balboa Park, including transfers.
Ontario to Balboa Park bus services, operated by Omnitrans, depart from Holt @ Plum 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 train which takes 6h 38m and costs $50 - $110. Alternatively, you can line 61 bus and bus, which costs and takes 6h 42m.
What companies run services between Ontario, CA, USA and Balboa Park, San Diego County, CA, USA?
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. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Holt @ Plum to Balboa Park via Fontana Metrolink Transit Center, G Street @ Oak, San Bernardino, Escondido, Escondido Transit Center, Broadway & Park Bl, 11th Av & C St, and Park Bl & Village Pl in around 6h 42m.
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from Montclair to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
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Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Los Angeles to San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 57m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $40–85
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Santa Ana to San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–60
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (909) 379-7100
- Website
- omnitrans.org
Bus from Holt @ Plum to Fontana Metrolink Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- https://omnitrans.org/
- Website
- example.com
Bus from San Bernardino to Escondido
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- example.com
- Phone
- +1 619-557-4555
- Website
- sdmts.com
Bus from Escondido Transit Center to Broadway & Park Bl
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- https://www.sdmts.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.sdmts.com/getting-around/departures-and-schedules
- One Way - Adult/Youth
- $2–5
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from San Bernardino Downtown Transit Center to San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $17–30
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- 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
- $1–2
- Schedules at
- octa.net
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More Questions & Answers
Ontario to Balboa Park bus services, operated by Omnitrans, arrive at Fontana Metrolink Transit Center 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 54m to drive from Ontario to Balboa Park.
There are 1983+ hotels available in Balboa Park.
















