There are 5 ways to get from Ontario to Tacoma by plane, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or taxi
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 Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane ONT - SEA
3h 51m$60–358Bus
- Take the bus from Ontario Amtrak to Bakersfieldbus
- Take the bus from Bakersfield Train Station to Sacramento Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Seattle Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Bus Wy & Royal Brougham St to Commerce St Station - Zone Gbus 594
30h 45m$187–355Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Tacomatrain Coast Starlight
36h 33m$354–810Drive 1,136.8 mi
- Drive from Ontario to Tacomacar 1,136.8 mi
19h 14m$208–300Taxi to John Wayne Airport Orange County, fly
- Take the taxi from Ontario to Santa-Ana-Airport-SNAtaxi
- Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane SNA - SEA
4h 37m$257–559
Ontario to Tacoma by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ontario to Tacoma is to fly which costs $60 - $360 and takes 3h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Ontario to Tacoma is to fly which takes 3h 51m and costs $60 - $360.
No, there is no direct bus from Ontario to Tacoma station. However, there are services departing from Ontario Amtrak and arriving at Commerce St Station - Zone G via Bakersfield Train Station, Sacramento Bus Station and Bus Wy & Royal Brougham St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 30h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Ontario to Tacoma. However, there are services departing from Los Angeles and arriving at Tacoma via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 36h 33m.
The distance between Ontario and Tacoma is 984 miles. The road distance is 1143.4 miles.
The best way to get from Ontario to Tacoma without a car is to bus which takes 30h 45m and costs $180 - $360.
It takes approximately 3h 51m to get from Ontario to Tacoma, including transfers.
Ontario to Tacoma bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Ontario Amtrak station.
Ontario to Tacoma train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Los Angeles station.
The best way to get from Ontario to Tacoma is to fly which takes 3h 51m and costs $60 - $360. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $180 - $360 and takes 30h 45m, you could also train, which costs $350 - $850 and takes 36h 33m.
What companies run services between Ontario, CA, USA and Tacoma, WA, USA?
Frontier Airlines, Delta, and two other airlines fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ontario Amtrak to Commerce St Station - Zone G via Bakersfield, Bakersfield Train Station, Sacramento Bus Station, Seattle Bus Station, and Bus Wy & Royal Brougham St in around 30h 45m.
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Ontario International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–850
Flights from Ontario International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport via Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–850
Flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 49m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–410
Flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport via Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–410
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Los Angeles to Tacoma
- Ave. Duration
- 32h 47m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $350–800
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Ontario Amtrak to Bakersfield
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Website
- Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Estimated price
- $110–140
Yellow Cab of the Inland Empire
- Phone
- +1 909 888 7777
Ontario Yellow Cab
- Phone
- +1 909 622 1234
Inland Empire Taxi Cab
- Phone
- +1 909 366 0000
JR;s Taxi Service
- Phone
- +1-909-262-9910
- Website
- jrtaxiservice.com
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More Questions & Answers
Ontario to Tacoma bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Bakersfield station.
Ontario to Tacoma train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Tacoma station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ontario to Tacoma is 1143 miles. It takes approximately 19h 14m to drive from Ontario to Tacoma.
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