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How to get fromOntario to Northern Californiaby plane, train, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, taxi, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 6 ways to get from Ontario to Northern California by plane, train, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, taxi, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly from Ontario International Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane ONT - SMF
    2. Take the train from Sacramento to Chico Amtraktrain train
    4h 58m
    $241–839

  2. Drive 508.7 mi

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    1. Drive from Ontario to Northern Californiacar car 508.7 mi
    8h 38m
    $93–135

  3. Bus via Bakersfield

    1. Take the bus from Ontario Amtrak to Bakersfieldbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Bakersfield Train Station to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Chico Bus Stationbus bus
    14h 6m
    $128–209

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Chico Amtraktrain train Coast Starlight
    19h 44m
    $223–453

  5. Taxi to John Wayne Airport Orange County, fly, train

    1. Take the taxi from Ontario to Santa-Ana-Airport-SNAtaxi taxi
    2. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane SNA - SMF
    3. Take the train from Sacramento to Chico Amtraktrain train
    5h 45m
    $388–1,017

  6. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Santa Ana Bus Stop to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0831
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Chico Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0500
    18h 31m
    $108–199

Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF) flights

Calendar51Weekly Planes
Duration1h 34mAverage Duration
Ticket$66Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 491.5 mi
  • Duration: 4h 58m

What companies run services between Ontario, CA, USA and Northern California, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Ontario Amtrak to Northern California via Bakersfield, Bakersfield Train Station, Sacramento Bus Station, and Chico Bus Station in around 14h 6m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Los Angeles to Chico Amtrak once daily. Tickets cost $200–420 and the journey takes 15h 46m.

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