There are 3 ways to get from Ontario to Gillam by plane, train, train (Amtrak), 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.
Fly, train
best- Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Thompson Municipal Airport (YTH)plane ONT - YTH
- Take the train from Thompson to Gillamtrain
21h 36m$429–1,753Train
- Take the train from Montclair to L.A. Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Seattletrain
- Take the train from Seattle to Vancouvertrain
- Take the train from Vancouver to Portage la Prairietrain
- Take the train from Portage la Prairie to Gillamtrain
5d 8h$1,419–3,199Drive 3,830.4 km
- Drive from Ontario to Gillamcar 3,830.4 km
47h 37m$773–1,117
Ontario to Gillam by bus, train, and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Ontario to Gillam is to drive which costs $750 - $1,200 and takes 47h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Ontario to Gillam is to fly and train which takes 21h 36m and costs $420 - $1,800.
No, there is no direct train from Ontario to Gillam. However, there are services departing from Montclair and arriving at Gillam via Los Angeles, Seattle, Vancouver and Portage la Prairie. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5 days 8h.
The distance between Ontario and Gillam is 3109 km. The road distance is 3830.4 km.
The best way to get from Ontario to Gillam without a car is to train which takes 5 days 8h and costs $1,400 - $3,200.
It takes approximately 21h 36m to get from Ontario to Gillam, including transfers.
Ontario to Gillam train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, depart from Montclair station.
Gillam is 2h ahead of Ontario. It is currently 11:56 PM in Ontario and 1:56 AM in Gillam.
Ontario to Gillam train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, arrive at L.A. Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ontario to Gillam is 3830 km. It takes approximately 47h 37m to drive from Ontario to Gillam.
What companies run services between Ontario, CA, USA and Gillam, MB, Canada?
You can take a bus from Mountain @ 5th Street to Gillam via Montclair Transit Center, Montclair, L.A. Union Station, Los Angeles, Seattle, Vancouver, and Portage la Prairie in around 5d 8h.
- Website
- calmair.com
Flights from Ontario International Airport to Thompson Municipal Airport via Denver, Winnipeg
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 11m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $350–1,500
Flights from Ontario International Airport to Thompson Municipal Airport via Chicago O'Hare, Winnipeg
- Ave. Duration
- 24h 25m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $470–1,900
Flights from Ontario International Airport to Thompson Municipal Airport via Phoenix, Winnipeg
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 26m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $550–2,700
Flights from Ontario International Airport to Thompson Municipal Airport via Las Vegas, Winnipeg
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 45m
- When
- Monday and Thursday
- Estimated price
- $500–2,600
- Phone
- +1 888 842-7245
- Website
- VIA Rail
Train from Thompson to Gillam
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $55–260
- Website
- VIA Rail
- Escape
- $55–160
- Business
- $100–250
- Business Plus
- $120–260
- Economy
- $65–170
- Economy Plus
- $70–180
Train from Vancouver to Portage la Prairie
- Ave. Duration
- 2d 2h
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $550–1,200
- Website
- VIA Rail
- Escape
- $550–1,200
- Business
- $600–1,000
- Business Plus
- $650–1,000
- Economy
- $600–1,200
- Economy Plus
- $650–1,200
Train from Portage la Prairie to Gillam
- Ave. Duration
- 33h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $300–650
- Website
- VIA Rail
- Escape
- $300–650
- Business
- $370–600
- Business Plus
- $380–600
- Economy
- $340–650
- Economy Plus
- $370–650
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