There are 4 ways to get from Ontario to Imperial by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, bus, car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Ontario to Indio Bus Stationbus Huntington Park
- Take the bus from Indio Bus Station to El Centro Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0850
5h 58m$59–84Drive 172.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Ontario to Imperialcar 172.4 mi
3h 1m$32–46Train, bus
- Take the train from Ontario Amtrak to Yuma Amtraktrain Texas Eagle / ...
- Take the bus from 3rd Street @ Gila Street to 7th Street @ State Streetbus 10
7h 47m$69–142Train, fly
- Take the train from Montclair to L.A. Union Stationtrain
- Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Imperial County Airport (IPL)plane LAX - IPL
5h 32m$102–467
Ontario to Imperial by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ontario to Imperial is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Ontario to Imperial is to drive which takes 3h 1m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Ontario to Imperial. However, there are services departing from Ontario and arriving at Imperial Avenue/9th Street via Indio Bus Station and State Street/7th Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 58m.
The distance between Ontario and Imperial is 195 miles. The road distance is 173.4 miles.
The best way to get from Ontario to Imperial without a car is to bus which takes 5h 58m and costs $55 - $85.
It takes approximately 5h 58m to get from Ontario to Imperial, including transfers.
Ontario to Imperial bus services, operated by Omnibus Express, depart from Ontario station.
Ontario to Imperial bus services, operated by Omnibus Express, arrive at Indio Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ontario to Imperial is 173 miles. It takes approximately 3h 1m to drive from Ontario to Imperial.
There are 30+ hotels available in Imperial.
What companies run services between Ontario, CA, USA and Imperial, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Ontario to Imperial Avenue/9th Street via Indio Bus Station and State Street/7th Street in around 5h 58m.
- Website
- iflysouthern.com
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Imperial County Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–230
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Ontario Amtrak to Yuma Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 53m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $65–140
- Website
- Amtrak
- 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
- Phone
- +1 800-923-1799
- [email protected]
- Website
- Omnibus Express
Bus from Ontario to Indio Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–60
- Schedules at
- Omnibus Express
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Indio Bus Station to El Centro Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $12–25
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Indio Bus Station to El Centro Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $13–23
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1 928-783-2235
- Website
- Yuma County Area Transit
Bus from 3rd Street @ Gila Street to 7th Street @ State Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- Yuma County Area Transit
- Youth 5-18 w/ Student ID, Seniors 65+, Disabled
- $1
- Adults 19-64
- $2
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