What is the cheapest way to get from Santa Barbara to Ontario?

The cheapest way to get from Santa Barbara to Ontario is to bus which costs $18 - $35 and takes 4h 57m.

What is the fastest way to get from Santa Barbara to Ontario?

The fastest way to get from Santa Barbara to Ontario is to drive which takes 2h 19m and costs $23 - $35.

Is there a direct bus between Santa Barbara and Ontario?

No, there is no direct bus from Santa Barbara to Ontario. However, there are services departing from Santa Barbara Bus Stop and arriving at Holt @ Palm via Cesar Chavez Transit Pavilion, Cal State LA E and Pomona Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 57m.

Is there a direct train between Santa Barbara and Ontario?

No, there is no direct train from Santa Barbara to Ontario. However, there are services departing from Santa Barbara and arriving at Ontario Amtrak via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 47m.

How far is it from Santa Barbara to Ontario?

The distance between Santa Barbara and Ontario is 141 miles. The road distance is 130 miles.

How do I travel from Santa Barbara to Ontario without a car?

The best way to get from Santa Barbara to Ontario without a car is to train which takes 4h 47m and costs $45 - $95.

How long does it take to get from Santa Barbara to Ontario?

It takes approximately 4h 47m to get from Santa Barbara to Ontario, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Santa Barbara to Ontario bus from?

Santa Barbara to Ontario bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Santa Barbara Bus Stop station.

Where do I catch the Santa Barbara to Ontario train from?

Santa Barbara to Ontario train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Santa Barbara station.

Train or bus from Santa Barbara to Ontario?

The best way to get from Santa Barbara to Ontario is to train which takes 4h 47m and costs $45 - $95. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $18 - $35 and takes 4h 57m.

Where does the Santa Barbara to Ontario bus arrive?

Santa Barbara to Ontario bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Los Angeles Union Station.

Where does the Santa Barbara to Ontario train arrive?

Santa Barbara to Ontario train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.

Can I drive from Santa Barbara to Ontario?

Yes, the driving distance between Santa Barbara to Ontario is 130 miles. It takes approximately 2h 19m to drive from Santa Barbara to Ontario.

How do I get a train ticket from Santa Barbara to Ontario?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Santa Barbara to Ontario?

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There are 3 ways to get from Santa Barbara to Ontario by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), or car

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Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Los Angelestrain Pacific Surfliner / ...
2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Ontario Amtraktrain Texas Eagle / ...
4h 47m
$46–93
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Stationbus FlixBus 2005
2. Take the bus from Cal State LA E to Pomona Transit Centerbus 707
4h 57m
$19–34
Drive 129.3 mi
1. Drive from Santa Barbara to Ontariocar 129.3 mi
2h 19m
$24–35

Santa Barbara to Ontario by train (Amtrak)

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4h 47mAverage Duration

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Distance: 140.2 mi
Duration: 4h 47m

What companies run services between Santa Barbara, CA, USA and Ontario, CA, USA?

You can take a train from Santa Barbara to Ontario Amtrak via Los Angeles in around 4h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Holt @ Palm via Los Angeles Union Station, Cesar Chavez Transit Pavilion, Cal State La Transit Center, Cal State LA E, and Pomona Transit Center in around 4h 57m.

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