There are 4 ways to get from Ontario to Santa Monica by bus, tram, train, 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, tram
best- Take the bus from Pomona Transit Center to Flower St and 12th Stbus 707
- Take the tram from Pico Station to Downtown Santa Monica Stationtram Metro E Line
2h 59m$5–10Train, tram
- Take the train from Montclair to L.A. Union Stationtrain SB Line
- Take the tram from 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Lines to Downtown Santa Monica Stationtram Metro E Line
3h 14m$14–18Drive 50.6 mi
- Drive from Ontario to Santa Monicacar 50.6 mi
57 min$10–14Line 707 bus, line 20 bus
- Take the bus from Pomona Transit Center to El Monte Station Upper Levelbus 707 / ...
- Take the bus from 5th / Flower to Wilshire / Lincolnbus 20
3h 44m$5–12
Ontario to Santa Monica by bus and tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ontario to Santa Monica is to bus and tram which costs $5 - $10 and takes 2h 59m.
The fastest way to get from Ontario to Santa Monica is to drive which takes 57 min and costs $9 - $14.
No, there is no direct bus from Ontario to Santa Monica. However, there are services departing from Holt @ Lemon and arriving at Wilshire / Lincoln via Pomona Transit Center, El Monte Station - Upper Level and 5th / Flower. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 44m.
No, there is no direct train from Ontario to Santa Monica station. However, there are services departing from Montclair and arriving at Downtown Santa Monica Station via Union Station - Metro B & D Lines and 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Lines. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 14m.
The distance between Ontario and Santa Monica is 59 miles. The road distance is 50.9 miles.
The best way to get from Ontario to Santa Monica without a car is to bus and tram which takes 2h 59m and costs $5 - $10.
It takes approximately 2h 59m to get from Ontario to Santa Monica, including transfers.
Ontario to Santa Monica bus services, operated by Foothill Transit, depart from Pomona Transit Center station.
Ontario to Santa Monica train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, depart from Montclair station.
Ontario to Santa Monica bus services, operated by Foothill Transit, arrive at El Monte Station Upper Level.
What companies run services between Ontario, CA, USA and Santa Monica, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Holt @ Lemon to Wilshire / Lincoln via Pomona Transit Center, El Monte Station Upper Level, El Monte Station - Upper Level, Flower / 7th, and 5th / Flower in around 3h 44m.
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- [email protected]
- Website
- metro.net
Tram from Pico Station to Downtown Santa Monica Station
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
Tram from 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Lines to Downtown Santa Monica Station
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
- 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
- Phone
- +1 800-743-3463
- [email protected]
- Website
- foothilltransit.org
Bus from Pomona Transit Center to Flower St and 12th St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–6
- Website
- https://www.foothilltransit.org
Bus from Pomona Transit Center to El Monte Station Upper Level
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–6
- Website
- https://www.foothilltransit.org
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- [email protected]
- Website
- metro.net
Bus from 5th / Flower to Wilshire / Lincoln
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
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More Questions & Answers
Ontario to Santa Monica train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, arrive at L.A. Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ontario to Santa Monica is 51 miles. It takes approximately 57 min to drive from Ontario to Santa Monica.
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