There are 5 ways to get from Carlsbad to Ontario by train, bus, night 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.
Recommended option
Train
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Take the train from Oceanside to Los Angeles
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Take the train from Los Angeles to Ontario Amtrak
Cheapest option
Bus
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Take the bus from Oceanside Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Station
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Take the bus from Union Station to Pomona Transit Center
3 alternative options
Train, line 286 bus
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Take the train from Oceanside to Fullerton Amtrak Station
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Take the line 286 bus from Brea Mall Transit Center to Pomona Transit Center
Night bus, line 286 bus
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Take the night bus from Oceanside to Fullerton Amtrak Station
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Take the line 286 bus from Brea Mall Transit Center to Pomona Transit Center
Drive
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Drive from Carlsbad to Ontario
Carlsbad to Ontario by train
Questions & Answers
The cost-effective way to get from Carlsbad to Ontario is to drive, which costs $14 - $21 and takes 1h 26m.
The quickest way to get from Carlsbad to Ontario is to drive which costs $14 - $21 and takes 1h 26m.
No, there is no direct bus from Carlsbad to Ontario. However, there are services departing from Carlsbad Bl & Oak Av and arriving at Holt @ Palm Eb Fs via Oceanside Bus Station, Union Station and Pomona Trans Center Eb Fs. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 18m.
No, there is no direct train from Carlsbad to Ontario. However, there are services departing from Oceanside and arriving at Ontario Amtrak via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 54m.
The distance between Carlsbad and Ontario is 65 miles. The road distance is 80.2 miles.
The best way to get from Carlsbad to Ontario without a car is to train which takes 3h 54m and costs $50 - $75.
It takes approximately 3h 54m to get from Carlsbad to Ontario, including transfers.
Carlsbad to Ontario bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Oceanside Bus Station.
Carlsbad to Ontario train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Oceanside station.
The best way to get from Carlsbad to Ontario is to train which takes 3h 54m and costs $50 - $75. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $13 - $65 and takes 5h 18m.
- Distance: 65.3 miles
- Duration: 3h 54m
What companies run services between Carlsbad, CA, USA and Ontario, CA, USA?
You can take a train from Carlsbad to Ontario via Los Angeles in around 3h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Carlsbad to Ontario via Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8, Oceanside Bus Station, Los Angeles Union Station, Union Station, Pomona Transit Center, and Pomona Trans Center Eb Fs in around 5h 18m.
Amtrak is a rail service that connects the US and three Canadian provinces. Covering 21,000 route miles (34,000km) Amtrak operates more than 300 trains daily. These medium and long distance intercity services operate at speeds of up to 240km/h, to more than 500 destinations. Founded in 1971, it is based in Washington, D.C. and offers four classes of travel: First Class, Sleeper, Business and Coach. Ticket fares are divided into five subclasses: Saver, Value, Flexible, Business and Premium. Amtrak trains are known for their wide seats, plug-in power, big windows and storage capabilities.
Rome2rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Oceanside to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $27 - $40
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/routes.html
- Coach Seat
- $27 - $40
- Premium
- $180 - $260
- Flexi Coach Seat
- $40 - $60
- Business Seat
- $35 - $55
Train from Los Angeles to Ontario Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $23 - $35
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/routes.html
- Coach Seat
- $23 - $35
- Premium
- $180 - $250
- Flexi Coach Seat
- $30 - $50
- Business Seat
- $29 - $45
Train from Oceanside to Fullerton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $25 - $40
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/routes.html
- Coach Seat
- $25 - $40
- Premium
- $180 - $260
- Flexi Coach Seat
- $35 - $55
- Business Seat
- $30 - $50
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Greyhound is a leading bus company based in Dallas, Texas, serving over 3800 destinations across North America, Mexico and Canada. Greyhound carries around 18 million passengers a year who travel 5.4 billion miles (8.6 billion km) a year on their fleet of around 1700 vehicles. For travel flexibility, you can board or get off a Greyhound bus at official Greyhound stations, partner stations and curbside stops. There are around 230 Greyhound stations across the US where you can both catch your bus and buy tickets, that are also available on the official website and via the mobile app.
Rome2rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Oceanside Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $15 - $23
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Economy
- $15 - $23
- Flexible
- $30 - $50
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Oceanside Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $9 - $50
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Adult Standard Purchase
- $15 - $50
- Adult Advance Purchase
- $9 - $13
- Phone
- +1 800-743-3463
- Website
- foothilltransit.org
Bus from Union Station to Pomona Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1 - $6
- Website
- Foothill Transit
Bus from Brea Mall Transit Center to Pomona Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1 - $6
- Website
- Foothill Transit
Amtrak is a rail service that connects the US and three Canadian provinces. Covering 21,000 route miles (34,000km) Amtrak operates more than 300 trains daily. These medium and long distance intercity services operate at speeds of up to 240km/h, to more than 500 destinations. Founded in 1971, it is based in Washington, D.C. and offers four classes of travel: First Class, Sleeper, Business and Coach. Ticket fares are divided into five subclasses: Saver, Value, Flexible, Business and Premium. Amtrak trains are known for their wide seats, plug-in power, big windows and storage capabilities.
Rome2rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Night bus from Oceanside to Fullerton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/routes.html
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Carlsbad to Ontario bus services, operated by Foothill Transit, arrive at Pomona Transit Center station.
Carlsbad to Ontario train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Ontario Amtrak station.
Yes, the driving distance between Carlsbad to Ontario is 80 miles. It takes approximately 1h 26m to drive from Carlsbad to Ontario.
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