There are 4 ways to get from Pismo Beach to Ontario by plane, train (Amtrak), car, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Ontario International Airport
best- Fly from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane SBP - ONT
3h 52m$76–307Drive 210.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Pismo Beach to Ontariocar 210.6 mi
3h 51m$39–56Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Grover Beach Amtrak to Los Angelestrain Pacific Surfliner
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Ontario Amtraktrain Texas Eagle / ...
7h 17m$140–227Fly to Los Angeles International Airport, train
- Fly from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane SBP - LAX
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Ontario Amtraktrain
4h 24m$418–685
San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) to Ontario International Airport (ONT) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Pismo Beach to Ontario is to drive which costs $35 - $60 and takes 3h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Pismo Beach to Ontario is to drive which takes 3h 51m and costs $35 - $60.
No, there is no direct train from Pismo Beach to Ontario. However, there are services departing from Grover Beach Amtrak and arriving at Ontario Amtrak via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 17m.
The distance between Pismo Beach and Ontario is 201 miles. The road distance is 211.8 miles.
The best way to get from Pismo Beach to Ontario without a car is to train which takes 7h 17m and costs $140 - $230.
It takes approximately 3h 52m to get from Pismo Beach to Ontario, including transfers.
Pismo Beach to Ontario train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Grover Beach Amtrak station.
The best way to get from Pismo Beach to Ontario is to fly which takes 3h 52m and costs $75 - $310. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $140 - $230 and takes 7h 17m.
Pismo Beach to Ontario train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Yes, the driving distance between Pismo Beach to Ontario is 212 miles. It takes approximately 3h 51m to drive from Pismo Beach to Ontario.
What companies run services between Pismo Beach, CA, USA and Ontario, CA, USA?
United Airlines, American Airlines, and Alaska Airlines, Inc. fly from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) to Ontario International Airport (ONT) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Pismo Beach to Ontario Amtrak via Grover Beach Amtrak and Los Angeles in around 7h 17m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport to Ontario International Airport via San Francisco
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–270
Flights from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport to Ontario International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–420
Flights from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $22–170
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport to Ontario International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–300
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport to Ontario International Airport via Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 51m
- When
- Thursday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $160–700
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Grover Beach Amtrak to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 19m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $110–180
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Los Angeles to Ontario Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $20–35
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Los Angeles to Ontario Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $20–35
- Website
- Amtrak
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