What is the cheapest way to get from Ontario to San Diego?

The cheapest way to get from Ontario to San Diego is to drive which costs $20 - $30 and takes 1h 54m.

What is the fastest way to get from Ontario to San Diego?

The fastest way to get from Ontario to San Diego is to drive which takes 1h 54m and costs $20 - $30.

Is there a direct bus between Ontario and San Diego?

No, there is no direct bus from Ontario to San Diego. However, there are services departing from Holt @ Lemon and arriving at San Diego via Pomona Transit Center, Ring-Brea Mall and Santa Ana. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 14m.

How far is it from Ontario to San Diego?

The distance between Ontario and San Diego is 150 miles. The road distance is 113.4 miles.

How do I travel from Ontario to San Diego without a car?

The best way to get from Ontario to San Diego without a car is to train which takes 5h 27m and costs $35 - $45.

How long does it take to get from Ontario to San Diego?

It takes approximately 5h 27m to get from Ontario to San Diego, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ontario to San Diego bus from?

Ontario to San Diego bus services, operated by OCTA, depart from Ring-Brea Mall station.

Train or bus from Ontario to San Diego?

The best way to get from Ontario to San Diego is to train which takes 5h 27m and costs $35 - $45. Alternatively, you can line 59 bus and bus, which costs $21 - $60 and takes 6h 14m.

Where does the Ontario to San Diego bus arrive?

Ontario to San Diego bus services, operated by OCTA, arrive at The Depot At Santa Ana Dock 3 station.

Can I drive from Ontario to San Diego?

Yes, the driving distance between Ontario to San Diego is 113 miles. It takes approximately 1h 54m to drive from Ontario to San Diego.

Where can I stay near San Diego?

There are 1079+ hotels available in San Diego.

Ontario to San Diego - 7 ways to travel via train, line 59 bus, bus, and car

There are 7 ways to get from Ontario to San Diego by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, train, plane, bus (Flixbus), 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
1. Take the train from Riverside - Downtown to Santa AnaIE-OC Line
2. Take the train from Santa Ana to San DiegoPacific Surfliner
5h 27m
$35–43
Line 59 bus, bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Ring-Brea Mall to The Depot At Santa Ana Dock 359
2. Take the bus from Santa Ana to San DiegoLos Angeles
6h 14m
$21–60
Drive 112.7 mi
1. Drive from Ontario to San Diego112.7 mi
1h 54m
$21–30
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Montclair to L.A. Union Station
2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)LAX - SAN
4h 25m
$115–396
Train via Los Angeles
1. Take the train from Montclair to L.A. Union StationSB Line
2. Take the train from Los Angeles to San DiegoPacific Surfliner
5h 52m
$43–52
Line 59 bus, bus via San Diego
1. Take the bus from Ring-Brea Mall to The Depot At Santa Ana Dock 359
2. Take the bus from Santa Ana Bus Stop to San DiegoFlixBus 2017
6h 19m
$21–45
Line 59 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Ring-Brea Mall to The Depot At Santa Ana Dock 359
2. Take the train from Santa Ana to San DiegoPacific Surfliner
6h 32m
$32–42

Ontario to San Diego by bus and train

14Weekly Services

5h 27mAverage Duration

$35Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Ontario to San Diego.

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Distance: 149.5 mi
Duration: 5h 27m

What companies run services between Ontario, CA, USA and San Diego, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Ontario Amtrak to San Diego via Riverside, Riverside - Downtown, and Santa Ana in around 5h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Holt @ Lemon to San Diego via Pomona Transit Center, Brea Mall, Ring-Brea Mall, The Depot At Santa Ana Dock 3, and Santa Ana in around 6h 14m.

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