There are 5 ways to get from Ontario to San Diego by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, bus (Greyhound), bus, 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.
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 8m$50–99Line 59 bus, bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Ring-Brea Mall to The Depot At Santa Ana Dock 3bus 59
- Take the bus from Santa Ana Bus Stop to San Diegobus FlixBus 2017
6h 14m$19–35Drive 112.7 mi
- Drive from Ontario to San Diegocar 112.7 mi
1h 55m$21–30Line 59 bus, bus #2
- Take the bus from Ring-Brea Mall to The Depot At Santa Ana Dock 3bus 59
- Take the bus from Santa Ana to San Diegobus Los Angeles
6h 14m$23–38Line 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 31m$34–75
Ontario to San Diego by bus, train, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ontario to San Diego is to drive which costs $20 - $30 and takes 1h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Ontario to San Diego is to drive which takes 1h 55m and costs $20 - $30.
No, there is no direct bus from Ontario to San Diego. However, there are services departing from Holt @ Lemon and arriving at San Diego via Pomona Transit Center, Ring-Brea Mall and Santa Ana Bus Stop. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 14m.
No, there is no direct train from Ontario to San Diego. However, there are services departing from Montclair and arriving at San Diego via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 8m.
The distance between Ontario and San Diego is 164 miles. The road distance is 113.4 miles.
The best way to get from Ontario to San Diego without a car is to train which takes 6h 8m and costs $50 - $100.
It takes approximately 6h 8m to get from Ontario to San Diego, including transfers.
Ontario to San Diego bus services, operated by OCTA, depart from Ring-Brea Mall station.
Ontario to San Diego train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, depart from Montclair station.
The best way to get from Ontario to San Diego is to train which takes 6h 8m and costs $50 - $100. Alternatively, you can line 59 bus and bus, which costs $19 - $35 and takes 6h 14m.
What companies run services between Ontario, CA, USA and San Diego, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Mountain @ 5th Street to San Diego via Montclair Transit Center, Montclair, L.A. Union Station, and Los Angeles in around 6h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Holt @ Lemon to San Diego via Pomona Transit Center, Brea Mall, Ring-Brea Mall, and Santa Ana Bus Stop in around 6h 14m.
- 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
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
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
- $29–65
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- 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
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
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
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Santa Ana Bus Stop to San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $14–25
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1-800-231-2222
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com.mx
Bus from Santa Ana to San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $18–28
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com.mx
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More Questions & Answers
Ontario to San Diego bus services, operated by OCTA, arrive at The Depot At Santa Ana Dock 3 station.
Ontario to San Diego train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, arrive at L.A. Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ontario to San Diego is 113 miles. It takes approximately 1h 55m to drive from Ontario to San Diego.
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