There are 4 ways to get from Tacoma to Ontario by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak), train (Amtrak), 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.
Fly
best- Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane SEA - ONT
4h 30m$48–293Bus
- Take the bus from Olympia to Sacramento Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Bakersfield Train Stationbus
- Take the bus from Bakersfield to Ontario Amtrakbus
28h 41m$209–391Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Tacoma to Los Angelestrain Coast Starlight
37h 29m$438–881Drive 1,136.9 mi
- Drive from Tacoma to Ontariocar 1,136.9 mi
19h 14m$208–300
Tacoma to Ontario by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Tacoma to Ontario is to fly which costs $45 - $300 and takes 4h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Tacoma to Ontario is to fly which takes 4h 30m and costs $45 - $300.
No, there is no direct bus from Tacoma station to Ontario. However, there are services departing from Commerce St Station - Zone G and arriving at Ontario Amtrak via SR512 Park & Ride - Zone G, Olympia, Sacramento Bus Station and Bakersfield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 41m.
No, there is no direct train from Tacoma to Ontario. However, there are services departing from Tacoma and arriving at Los Angeles via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 37h 29m.
The distance between Tacoma and Ontario is 986 miles. The road distance is 1143.6 miles.
The best way to get from Tacoma to Ontario without a car is to bus which takes 28h 41m and costs $200 - $400.
It takes approximately 4h 30m to get from Tacoma to Ontario, including transfers.
Tacoma to Ontario bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Olympia station.
Tacoma to Ontario train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Tacoma station.
The best way to get from Tacoma to Ontario is to fly which takes 4h 30m and costs $45 - $300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $200 - $400 and takes 28h 41m, you could also train, which costs $430 - $900 and takes 37h 29m.
What companies run services between Tacoma, WA, USA and Ontario, CA, USA?
Frontier Airlines, Delta, and two other airlines fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Ontario International Airport (ONT) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Commerce St Station - Zone G to Ontario Amtrak via SR512 Park & Ride - Zone G, Olympia, Sacramento Bus Station, Bakersfield Train Station, and Bakersfield in around 28h 41m.
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Ontario International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–850
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Ontario International Airport via Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–850
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Ontario International Airport via Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–390
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Ontario International Airport via Oakland
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $85–400
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Ontario International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–390
- Website
- flyfrontier.com
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Ontario International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–290
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Tacoma to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 34h 28m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $430–900
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Olympia to Sacramento Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $110–220
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Bakersfield Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–90
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Bakersfield Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–75
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Bakersfield to Ontario Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $50–75
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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More Questions & Answers
Tacoma to Ontario bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Sacramento Bus Station.
Tacoma to Ontario train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tacoma to Ontario is 1144 miles. It takes approximately 19h 14m to drive from Tacoma to Ontario.
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