There are 5 ways to get from San Clemente to Ontario by train (Amtrak), train, bus, 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.
Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from San Clemente Pier Amtrak to Los Angelestrain Pacific Surfliner
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Ontario Amtraktrain Texas Eagle / ...
3h 31m$33–67Line 1 bus, line 57 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from El Camino Real-Avd Cabrillo to Newport Trans Ctr Dock 5bus 1
- Take the bus from Newport Trans Ctr Dock 4 to Ring-Brea Mallbus 57
5h 34m$7–12Train, line 59 bus, line 286 bus
- Take the train from San Clemente Pier Amtrak to Santa Anatrain
- Take the bus from The Depot At Santa Ana Dock 3 to Ring-Brea Mallbus 59
- Take the bus from Brea Mall to Pomona Transit Centerbus 286
4h 19m$13–21Drive 53.7 mi
- Drive from San Clemente to Ontariocar 53.7 mi
1h$10–15Train, line 3 bus
- Take the train from San Clemente Pier to Corona - North Maintrain IE-OC Line
- Take the bus from Corona Transit Center to Amazon Eastvalebus 3
4h 26m$13–17
San Clemente to Ontario by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from San Clemente to Ontario is to drive which costs $9 - $15 and takes 1h.
The fastest way to get from San Clemente to Ontario is to drive which takes 1h and costs $9 - $15.
No, there is no direct bus from San Clemente to Ontario. However, there are services departing from El Camino Real-Avd Cabrillo and arriving at Holt @ Palm via Newport Trans Ctr Dock 4, Brea Mall and Pomona Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 34m.
No, there is no direct train from San Clemente to Ontario. However, there are services departing from San Clemente Pier Amtrak and arriving at Ontario Amtrak via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 31m.
The distance between San Clemente and Ontario is 102 miles. The road distance is 54 miles.
The best way to get from San Clemente to Ontario without a car is to train which takes 3h 31m and costs $30 - $70.
It takes approximately 3h 31m to get from San Clemente to Ontario, including transfers.
San Clemente to Ontario bus services, operated by OCTA, depart from El Camino Real-Avd Cabrillo station.
San Clemente to Ontario train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Clemente Pier Amtrak station.
The best way to get from San Clemente to Ontario is to train which takes 3h 31m and costs $30 - $70. Alternatively, you can line 1 bus and line 57 bus, which costs $7 - $12 and takes 5h 34m.
What companies run services between San Clemente, CA, USA and Ontario, CA, USA?
You can take a train from San Clemente Pier Amtrak to Ontario Amtrak via Los Angeles in around 3h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from El Camino Real-Avd Cabrillo to Holt @ Palm via Newport Trans Ctr Dock 4, Ring-Brea Mall, Brea Mall, and Pomona Transit Center in around 5h 34m.
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from San Clemente Pier Amtrak to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $20–45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Los Angeles to Ontario Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $12–25
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from San Clemente Pier Amtrak to Santa Ana
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $9–20
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from San Clemente Pier Amtrak to Santa Ana
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $7–11
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
Train from San Clemente Pier to Corona - North Main
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $9–14
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
- Phone
- +1 714-560-6282
- Website
- octa.net
Bus from The Depot At Santa Ana Dock 3 to Ring-Brea Mall
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2
- Schedules at
- octa.net
Bus from El Camino Real-Avd Cabrillo to Newport Trans Ctr Dock 5
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2
- Schedules at
- octa.net
Bus from Newport Trans Ctr Dock 4 to Ring-Brea Mall
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Schedules at
- octa.net
- Phone
- +1 800-743-3463
- [email protected]
- Website
- foothilltransit.org
Bus from Brea Mall to Pomona Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–6
- Website
- https://www.foothilltransit.org
- Phone
- +1 (951) 565-5002
- Website
- riversidetransit.com
Bus from Corona Transit Center to Amazon Eastvale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- http://www.riversidetransit.com
- Children 46" tall and under
- $1
- Seniors 60+, Disabled, Medicare
- $1
- Adults and children over 46" tall
- $1–2
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More Questions & Answers
San Clemente to Ontario bus services, operated by OCTA, arrive at Newport Trans Ctr Dock 5 station.
San Clemente to Ontario train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Yes, the driving distance between San Clemente to Ontario is 54 miles. It takes approximately 1h to drive from San Clemente to Ontario.
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