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

The cheapest way to get from Santa Monica to Ontario is to tram and bus which costs $4 - $10 and takes 3h 6m.

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

The fastest way to get from Santa Monica to Ontario is to drive which takes 57 min and costs $9 - $14.

Is there a direct bus between Santa Monica and Ontario?

No, there is no direct bus from Santa Monica to Ontario. However, there are services departing from Wilshire / Lincoln and arriving at Holt @ Palm via Olympic Blvd and Flower St and Pomona Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 36m.

Is there a direct train between Santa Monica and Ontario?

No, there is no direct train from Santa Monica station to Ontario. However, there are services departing from Downtown Santa Monica Station and arriving at Ontario Amtrak via 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro B & D Lines and Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 50m.

How far is it from Santa Monica to Ontario?

The distance between Santa Monica and Ontario is 55 miles. The road distance is 51 miles.

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

The best way to get from Santa Monica to Ontario without a car is to tram and train which takes 2h 50m and costs $15 - $29.

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

It takes approximately 2h 50m to get from Santa Monica to Ontario, including transfers.

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

Santa Monica to Ontario bus services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, depart from Wilshire / Lincoln station.

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

Santa Monica to Ontario train services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, depart from Downtown Santa Monica Station.

Where does the Santa Monica to Ontario bus arrive?

Santa Monica to Ontario bus services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, arrive at 6th / Bixel station.

Where does the Santa Monica to Ontario train arrive?

Santa Monica to Ontario train services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, arrive at 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Lines.

Can I drive from Santa Monica to Ontario?

Yes, the driving distance between Santa Monica to Ontario is 51 miles. It takes approximately 57 min to drive from Santa Monica to Ontario.

Where can I stay near Ontario?

There are 230+ hotels available in Ontario.

Santa Monica to Ontario - 4 ways to travel via train, tram, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Santa Monica to Ontario by tram, train, bus, or car

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Tram, train
best
1. Take the tram from Downtown Santa Monica Station to 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Linestram Metro E Line
2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Ontario Amtraktrain Texas Eagle / ...
2h 50m
$16–29
Tram, bus
cheapest
1. Take the tram from Downtown Santa Monica Station to Pico Stationtram Metro E Line
2. Take the bus from Pico Blvd and Flower St to Pomona Transit Centerbus 707
3h 6m
$5–10
Drive 50.7 mi
1. Drive from Santa Monica to Ontariocar 50.7 mi
57 min
$10–14
Line 20 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Wilshire / Lincoln to 6th / Bixelbus 20
2. Take the bus from Olympic Blvd and Flower St to Pomona Transit Centerbus 707
3h 36m
$5–10

Santa Monica to Ontario by tram, subway, and train

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2h 50mAverage Duration

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Distance: 54.6 mi
Duration: 2h 50m

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

You can take a bus from Wilshire / Lincoln to Holt @ Palm via 6th / Bixel, Olympic Blvd and Flower St, and Pomona Transit Center in around 3h 36m.

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