There are 5 ways to get from San Ysidro to Ontario by bus, train (Amtrak), car, bus (Greyhound), or train
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Bus, line 486 bus
best- Take the bus from San Ysidro to El Montebus Lxus 3126
- Take the bus from Garvey Ave and Mountain View Rd E to Pomona Transit Centerbus 486
5h 33m$36–63Drive 124.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from San Ysidro to Ontariocar 124.7 mi
2h 6m$23–33Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from San Diego to Los Angelestrain Pacific Surfliner
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Ontario Amtraktrain Texas Eagle / ...
6h 26m$92–160Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from San Ysidro Bus Terminal to Montclair Transcenterbus Greyhound US0901
6h 31m$34–52Train, line 59 bus
- Take the train from San Diego to Santa Anatrain Pacific Surfliner
- Take the bus from The Depot At Santa Ana Dock 3 to Ring-Brea Mallbus 59
7h 17m$56–88
San Ysidro to Ontario by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from San Ysidro to Ontario is to drive which costs $22 - $35 and takes 2h 6m.
The fastest way to get from San Ysidro to Ontario is to drive which takes 2h 6m and costs $22 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from San Ysidro to Ontario. However, there are services departing from San Ysidro Bl & I-805 and arriving at Holt @ Palm via San Ysidro, Garvey Ave and Mountain View Rd E and Pomona Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 33m.
No, there is no direct train from San Ysidro station to Ontario. However, there are services departing from Beyer Blvd Station and arriving at Ontario Amtrak via San Diego and Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 26m.
The distance between San Ysidro and Ontario is 160 miles. The road distance is 125.5 miles.
The best way to get from San Ysidro to Ontario without a car is to bus and line 486 bus which takes 5h 33m and costs $35 - $65.
It takes approximately 5h 33m to get from San Ysidro to Ontario, including transfers.
San Ysidro to Ontario bus services, operated by Limousine Express, depart from San Ysidro station.
San Ysidro to Ontario train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Diego station.
The best way to get from San Ysidro to Ontario is to bus and line 486 bus which takes 5h 33m and costs $35 - $65. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $90 - $160 and takes 6h 26m.
What companies run services between San Ysidro, CA, USA and Ontario, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from San Ysidro Bl & I-805 to Holt @ Palm via San Ysidro Transit Center, San Ysidro, El Monte, Garvey Ave and Mountain View Rd E, and Pomona Transit Center in around 5h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Beyer Blvd Station to Ontario Amtrak via America Plaza Station, San Diego, and Los Angeles in around 6h 26m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from San Diego to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 56m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $70–110
- 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 San Diego to Santa Ana
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $50–80
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 866 691 9732
- [email protected]
- Website
- Limousine Express
Bus from San Ysidro to El Monte
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Website
- Limousine Express
- One Way
- $30–50
- Phone
- +1 800-743-3463
- [email protected]
- Website
- Foothill Transit
Bus from Garvey Ave and Mountain View Rd E to Pomona Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–6
- Website
- Foothill Transit
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from San Ysidro Bus Terminal to Montclair Transcenter
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Website
- Greyhound
- 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
- Adult One-way
- $2
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Booking & Getting There
San Ysidro to Ontario bus services, operated by Limousine Express, arrive at El Monte station.
San Ysidro to Ontario train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Yes, the driving distance between San Ysidro to Ontario is 125 miles. It takes approximately 2h 6m to drive from San Ysidro to Ontario.
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