There are 8 ways to get from Ontario to Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) by plane, bus, train (Amtrak), rideshare, car, 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.
Fly from Ontario International Airport
best- Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)plane ONT - SBA
3h 25m$55–310Bus via Ventura
cheapest- Take the bus from Pomona Transit Center to Flower St and 12th Stbus 707
- Take the bus from Figueroa St & 12th St to TOCTC Park & Ridebus 422
- Take the bus from Thousand Oaks Transit Center to Pacific View Mallbus 50 / ...
- Take the bus from Pacific View Mall to SB Airport NBbus 87 / ...
9h 31m$9–21Bus
- Take the bus from Pomona Transit Center to Union Station Patsaouras Bus Plaza Wbus 707
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Airport, CA to Santa Barbara Airportbus
6h 11m$80–106Train
- Take the train from Montclair to L.A. Union Stationtrain SB Line
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Goleta Stationtrain Pacific Surfliner
6h 14m$45–89Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Ontario to Santa Barbara-SBA139.2 mi
2h 30mDrive 139.2 mi
- Drive from Ontario to Santa Barbara Airport (SBA)car 139.2 mi
2h 30m$26–37Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Montclair to L.A. Union Stationtrain
- Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)plane LAX - SBA
5h 4m$377–527Train, bus
- Take the train from Montclair to L.A. Union Stationtrain SB Line
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Airport, CA to Santa Barbara Airportbus
6h 37m$87–112
Ontario to Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ontario to Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) is to bus via Ventura which costs $9 - $21 and takes 9h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Ontario to Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) is to drive which takes 2h 30m and costs $25 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Ontario to Santa Barbara Airport (SBA). However, there are services departing from Holt @ Lemon and arriving at Santa Barbara Airport via Pomona Transit Center, Los Angeles Union Station and Los Angeles Airport, CA. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 11m.
No, there is no direct train from Ontario to Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) station. However, there are services departing from Montclair and arriving at Goleta Station via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 14m.
The distance between Ontario and Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) is 131 miles. The road distance is 140 miles.
The best way to get from Ontario to Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) without a car is to bus which takes 6h 11m and costs $80 - $110.
It takes approximately 3h 25m to fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA), including transfers and time at the airport.
Ontario to Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) bus services, operated by Foothill Transit, depart from Pomona Transit Center station.
Ontario to Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, depart from Montclair station.
The best way to get from Ontario to Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) is to fly which takes 3h 25m and costs $55 - $310. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $80 - $110 and takes 6h 11m, you could also train, which costs $45 - $90 and takes 6h 14m.
What companies run services between Ontario, CA, USA and Santa Barbara Airport (SBA), USA?
Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Holt @ Lemon to Santa Barbara Airport via Pomona Transit Center, Union Station Patsaouras Bus Plaza W, Los Angeles Union Station, and Los Angeles Airport, CA in around 6h 11m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Ontario International Airport to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- $55–310
Flights from Ontario International Airport to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport via Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $65–350
Flights from Ontario International Airport to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport via Oakland
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- When
- Sunday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $60–340
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Ontario International Airport to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport via San Francisco
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–340
Flights from Ontario International Airport to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–550
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $26–210
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Ontario International Airport to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport via Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–440
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Ontario International Airport to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–370
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Ontario International Airport to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport via Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 28m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $200–900
- 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
Train from Montclair to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from Montclair to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Los Angeles to Goleta Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 59m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 800-743-3463
- [email protected]
- Website
- Foothill Transit
Bus from Pomona Transit Center to Union Station Patsaouras Bus Plaza W
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–6
- Website
- Foothill Transit
Bus from Pomona Transit Center to Flower St and 12th St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–6
- Website
- Foothill Transit
- Phone
- +1 800-470-8818
- [email protected]
- Website
- Central Coast Shuttle
Bus from Los Angeles Airport, CA to Santa Barbara Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $70–85
- Website
- Central Coast Shuttle
- one way non-prepaid
- $75–85
- One-way prepaid 48 hours advance
- $70–80
Bus from Los Angeles Airport, CA to Santa Barbara Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $70–85
- Website
- Central Coast Shuttle
- one way non-prepaid
- $75–85
- One-way prepaid 48 hours advance
- $70–80
- Phone
- +1 213-808-2273
- Website
- Ladot
Bus from Figueroa St & 12th St to TOCTC Park & Ride
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $4–5
- Website
- Ladot
- Adult
- $4–5
- Phone
- +1 (800) 438-1112
- [email protected]
- Website
- goventura.org
Bus from Thousand Oaks Transit Center to Pacific View Mall
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $1–4
- Schedules at
- Ventura County Transportation Commission
Bus from Pacific View Mall to SB Airport NB
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $1–4
- Schedules at
- Ventura County Transportation Commission
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Ontario to Santa Barbara-SBA
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
There is no direct flight from Ontario International Airport Airport to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport Airport. The quickest flight takes 3h 25m and has one stopover.
Ontario to Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) bus services, operated by Foothill Transit, arrive at Union Station Patsaouras Bus Plaza W.
Ontario to Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, arrive at L.A. Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ontario to Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) is 140 miles. It takes approximately 2h 30m to drive from Ontario to Santa Barbara Airport (SBA).
Alaska Airlines, Inc., American Airlines, Delta and two other airlines offer flights from Ontario International Airport Airport to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport Airport.
There are 319+ hotels available in Santa Barbara Airport (SBA).
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Ontario and Santa Barbara Airport (SBA). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.












