There are 4 ways to get from Ontario to Santa Maria Airport (SMX) by bus, train (Amtrak), rideshare, 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.
Bus
best- 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 Maria Airport, CAbus
7h 26m$95–131Drive 189.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Ontario to Santa Maria Airport (SMX)car 189.5 mi
3h 30m$35–50Train
- Take the train from Montclair to L.A. Union Stationtrain SB Line
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Guadalupe Amtrak Stationtrain Pacific Surfliner
10h 6m$72–148Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Ontario to Santa Maria-SMX189.5 mi
3h 30m
Ontario to Santa Maria Airport (SMX) by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ontario to Santa Maria Airport (SMX) is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Ontario to Santa Maria Airport (SMX) is to drive which takes 3h 30m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Ontario to Santa Maria Airport (SMX). However, there are services departing from Holt @ Lemon and arriving at Santa Maria Airport, CA via Pomona Transit Center, Los Angeles Union Station and Los Angeles Airport, CA. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 26m.
No, there is no direct train from Ontario to Santa Maria Airport (SMX) station. However, there are services departing from Montclair and arriving at Guadalupe Amtrak Station via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 6m.
The distance between Ontario and Santa Maria Airport (SMX) is 229 miles. The road distance is 190.6 miles.
The best way to get from Ontario to Santa Maria Airport (SMX) without a car is to bus which takes 7h 26m and costs $95 - $140.
It takes approximately 7h 26m to get from Ontario to Santa Maria Airport (SMX), including transfers.
Ontario to Santa Maria Airport (SMX) bus services, operated by Foothill Transit, depart from Pomona Transit Center station.
Ontario to Santa Maria Airport (SMX) train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, depart from Montclair station.
The best way to get from Ontario to Santa Maria Airport (SMX) is to bus which takes 7h 26m and costs $95 - $140. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $70 - $150 and takes 10h 6m.
What companies run services between Ontario, CA, USA and Santa Maria Airport (SMX), USA?
You can take a bus from Holt @ Lemon to Santa Maria Airport, CA via Pomona Transit Center, Union Station Patsaouras Bus Plaza W, Los Angeles Union Station, and Los Angeles Airport, CA in around 7h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Mountain @ 5th Street to Santa Maria Public Airport via Montclair Transit Center, Montclair, L.A. Union Station, Los Angeles, Guadalupe Amtrak Station, Guadalupe Amtrak Station, and Transit Center in around 10h 6m.
- 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
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Los Angeles to Guadalupe Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 38m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $60–130
- Website
- Amtrak
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- 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
- Phone
- +1 800-470-8818
- [email protected]
- Website
- Central Coast Shuttle
Bus from Los Angeles Airport, CA to Santa Maria Airport, CA
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $85–105
- Website
- Central Coast Shuttle
- one way non-prepaid
- $90–105
- One-way prepaid 48 hours advance
- $85–100
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Ontario to Santa Maria-SMX
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Ontario to Santa Maria Airport (SMX) bus services, operated by Foothill Transit, arrive at Union Station Patsaouras Bus Plaza W.
Ontario to Santa Maria Airport (SMX) train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, arrive at L.A. Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ontario to Santa Maria Airport (SMX) is 191 miles. It takes approximately 3h 30m to drive from Ontario to Santa Maria Airport (SMX).
There are 89+ hotels available in Santa Maria Airport (SMX).
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Ontario and Santa Maria Airport (SMX). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.