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How to get fromPalo Alto to Ontarioby plane, bus, train (Amtrak), car, or train

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There are 7 ways to get from Palo Alto to Ontario by plane, bus, train (Amtrak), car, or train

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  1. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport

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    1. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane plane SJC - ONT
    2h 58m
    $178–809

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from San Jose to Ontariobus bus San José
    12h 12m
    $52–80

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from San Jose to Los Angelestrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Ontario Amtraktrain train Texas Eagle / ...
    14h 4m
    $147–311

  4. Drive 387.9 mi

    1. Drive from Palo Alto to Ontariocar car 387.9 mi
    6h 36m
    $71–103

  5. Caltrain to San Francisco International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from California Avenue Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    2. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane plane SFO - ONT
    3h 9m
    $84–618

  6. Train to Oakland International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Santa Clara Amtrak to Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtraktrain train
    2. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane plane OAK - ONT
    4h 42m
    $259–783

  7. Bus via Pomona Transit Center

    1. Take the bus from San Jose - King Rd Pink Elephant to 285 S East End Ave - Pomonabus bus San Jose
    13h 34m
    $86–123

Palo Alto to Ontario by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration12h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket$52Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 350.3 mi
  • Duration: 2h 58m

What companies run services between Palo Alto, CA, USA and Ontario, CA, USA?

Southwest Airlines flies from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Ontario International Airport (ONT) 5 times a day. Alternatively, Tufesa Mexico operates a bus from San Jose to Ontario once daily. Tickets cost $50–75 and the journey takes 9h 30m.

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