There are 4 ways to get from Ontario to Castaic by train, bus (Amtrak), car, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Montclair to L.A. Union Stationtrain SB Line
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Santa Claritatrain AV Line
4h 24m$42–58Drive 72.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Ontario to Castaiccar 72.6 mi
1h 19m$14–20Bus
- Take the bus from Pomona Transit Center to Cal State LA Wbus 707
- Take the bus from Los Angeles to Santa Clarita-Newhall Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
4h 25m$50–71Line 707 bus, line 70 bus, train
- Take the bus from Pomona Transit Center to El Monte Station Upper Levelbus 707 / ...
- Take the bus from El Monte Station - Lower Level to Cesar E Chavez / Vignesbus 70
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Santa Claritatrain
4h 58m$42–62
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ontario to Castaic is to drive which costs $13 - $20 and takes 1h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Ontario to Castaic is to drive which takes 1h 19m and costs $13 - $20.
The distance between Ontario and Castaic is 81 miles. The road distance is 73 miles.
The best way to get from Ontario to Castaic without a car is to train which takes 4h 24m and costs $40 - $60.
It takes approximately 4h 24m to get from Ontario to Castaic, including transfers.
The best way to get from Ontario to Castaic is to train which takes 4h 24m and costs $40 - $60. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $50 - $75 and takes 4h 25m.
Yes, the driving distance between Ontario to Castaic is 73 miles. It takes approximately 1h 19m to drive from Ontario to Castaic.
There are 62+ hotels available in Castaic.
What companies run services between Ontario, CA, USA and Castaic, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Mountain @ 5th Street to Castaic via Montclair Transit Center, Montclair, L.A. Union Station, and Santa Clarita in around 4h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Holt @ Lemon to Castaic via Pomona Transit Center, Cal State LA W, Cal State La Transit Center, Alameda / Los Angeles, Los Angeles, and Santa Clarita-Newhall Amtrak Station in around 4h 25m.
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from Montclair to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
Train from L.A. Union Station to Santa Clarita
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
Train from L.A. Union Station to Santa Clarita
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
- Phone
- +1 800-743-3463
- comment@foothilltransit.org
- Website
- foothilltransit.org
Bus from Pomona Transit Center to Cal State LA W
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–6
- Website
- https://www.foothilltransit.org
Bus from Pomona Transit Center to El Monte Station Upper Level
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–6
- Website
- https://www.foothilltransit.org
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Los Angeles to Santa Clarita-Newhall Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $11–16
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- CustomerRelations@metro.net
- Website
- metro.net
Bus from El Monte Station - Lower Level to Cesar E Chavez / Vignes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
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