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

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There are 8 ways to get from Palo Alto to Rancho Cucamonga by plane, bus, train, train (Amtrak), or car

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  1. Fly Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Ontario 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
    3h 37m
    $190–811

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from San Jose, CA - Huong Lan Sandwich to Los Angeles, CA - Chinatown Stationbus bus San Jose
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Rancho Cucamongatrain train SB Line
    10h 12m
    $63–83

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from San Jose to Los Angelestrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Rancho Cucamongatrain train SB Line
    14h 29m
    $143–298

  4. Drive 388.5 mi

    1. Drive from Palo Alto to Rancho Cucamongacar car 388.5 mi
    6h 37m
    $71–103

  5. Caltrain to San Francisco International Airport, fly to Ontario International Airport

    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 48m
    $86–390

  6. Train to Oakland International Airport, fly to Ontario International Airport

    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
    5h 21m
    $260–786

  7. Fly Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane SJC - LAX
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Rancho Cucamongatrain train
    6h 11m
    $123–634

  8. Bus

    1. Take the bus from San Jose - King Rd Pink Elephant to 285 S East End Ave - Pomonabus bus San Jose
    13h 59m
    $86–123

Palo Alto to Rancho Cucamonga by train, bus, and tram

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration10h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket$63Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 355 mi
  • Duration: 3h 37m

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

Southwest Airlines flies from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Ontario International Airport (ONT) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from California Avenue Caltrain Southbound to Rancho Cucamonga via San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound, San Jose, Los Angeles, and L.A. Union Station in around 14h 29m.

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