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Trip Summary
You can pick from 3 daily train trips between Los Angeles and Ontario. The average train journey from Los Angeles to Ontario takes 8 hours and 2 minutes, but some Amtrak Sunset Limited train trips are as short as 54 minutes.
| Distance | 34 mi (55 km) |
| Fastest train | 0h 54m |
| Lowest price | €10.37 |
| Trains per day | 2 |
| Most frequent service | Amtrak |
| Train lines | 3 |
Train service from Los Angeles to Ontario
- Amtrak tickets: €23 one-way
- Amtrak Sunset Limited tickets: €10 one-way
- Amtrak Texas Eagle tickets: €10 one-way
What is the price of a train ticket from Los Angeles to Ontario?
Over the past month, a train ticket between Los Angeles and Ontario cost €10.37, on average. This is about as cheap as train fares get on this route. Booking your trip at least 23 days in advance can help you secure tickets at the best price. For same-day bookings, you’ll likely have to pay around €216.75 more.
Average prices by travel date
Over the next 30 days, the average cost of a one-way train trip from Los Angeles to Ontario will vary between €10 and €192. Planning a train trip to Ontario within the upcoming week? The cheapest train ticket you can find from Los Angeles over the next 7 days is €10. Make sure to book your trip as soon as possible as train fares tend to go up as you get closer to your travel date.
Monthly average prices
Prices as travel date approaches
Planning ahead pays off when it comes to booking your train trip from Los Angeles to Ontario. By reserving your ticket on Wanderu at least 23 days before departure, you can save around €216.75. Don't miss out on these savings — book in advance!
Which train should you take from Los Angeles to Ontario?
There are 3 train lines with service from Los Angeles to Ontario. Amtrak is your best bet, with 2 scheduled trains per day.
| Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amtrak | 2 | 11h 18m | €47.86 |
| Amtrak Sunset Limited | 1 | 0h 54m | €11.53 |
| Amtrak Texas Eagle | 1 | 0h 54m | €10.62 |
Amtrak is the largest passenger railroad service in America, offering daily intercity trains to hundreds of destinations across the contiguous United States, as well as several cities in Canada. Every Amtrak train comes equipped with comfortable seats with extra legroom, as well as several four-seat areas with tables in the middle. In addition, each car has a freshly cleaned restroom, free WiFi and power outlets at every seat. There are also snack bars where you can purchase drinks or food during your journey. On average, there are 2 Amtrak trains from Los Angeles to Ontario every day, as well as 4 trips on the weekends, with prices starting from €23.
The Sunset Limited is an Amtrak train that travels nearly 2,000 miles through the American Southwest from Los Angeles to New Orleans. The mountain, desert, and bayou landscapes along the route make the Sunset Limited one of the most scenic Amtrak train routes. Travelers can book a coach seat or upgrade to a roomette for additional space and sleeping accommodations. All classes of service can stay connected with seatside power outlets and access the cafe car to purchase snacks. A Coach ticket for a comfortable, convenient, and scenic ride from Los Angeles to Ontario on the Sunset Limited usually costs about .
The Amtrak Texas Eagle is a 1,306-mile train route from Chicago, Illinois to San Antonio, Texas. Because of the route’s length, the train offers sleeper car options in addition to standard coach seats. Like most Amtrak trains, the Texas Eagle features power outlets at each seat, restrooms in each car, and a cafe car where passengers can purchase food and drinks. A journey from Los Angeles to Ontario on the Texas Eagle usually takes 0 hours and 54 minutes, which is best spent enjoying the incredible scenery along the way.
Frequently Asked Questions
Trains departing from Los Angeles to Ontario tend to have the most passengers on Thursday. With higher demand ticket prices also tend to be higher on Thursday. If you are trying to snag a cheap train tickets or just want an emptier train you'll have better luck by booking travel departing on Sunday as the least number of people tend to travel then.
The earliest train departs Los Angeles at 05:00 while the last train of the day leaves at 05:00. To see all scheduled departure times, use the search function on this page to get the full schedule for your specific travel dates.
There are 3 scheduled trains on most days. 2 of these are direct connections to Ontario. While direct trains may still make stops along the way, you will not need to switch trains at any point. If you're looking to get to your destination faster, a direct train is the convenient and time-efficient choice.
City Information
Los Angeles
Los Angeles is the undisputed world capital of the entertainment business. Because of that, the City of Angels is where you will find some of the most iconic landmarks of the film and music industries, including the world-famous Walk of Fame and Dolby Theatre (home of the Academy Awards) on Hollywood Boulevard, the easily recognizable Capitol Records building at Hollywood & Vine, and the LA Live complex in Downtown Los Angeles.
The best part of LA is that it has something to offer for people of all interests: outdoor enthusiasts can hike up to the Hollywood sign, fashion aficionados can go shopping in Beverly Hills, art lovers can check out the prominent Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) in the Miracle Mile district, and those looking for a fun night out can go bar-hopping in West Hollywood. Are you a Pokémon GO addict? Well then this is the place for you because LA is the best city to catch the rarest Pokémon in the U.S.. And if you want to want to experience the famed golden coast of Southern California for yourself, head west to Santa Monica and Venice for a refreshing dip in the Pacific Ocean.
With one of the biggest airports on the West Coast and several bus and train stops across the county, Los Angeles makes it easy to travel elsewhere in California, visit the neighboring Nevada, Arizona and Mexico, or take a flight to pretty much any other part of the world.
Station Information
Where is the train station in Los Angeles?
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Link to image attributionMain departure station: Union Station
Union Station is the main train station in Los Angeles and the largest railroad passenger terminal in the Western United States. The station was opened in 1939 and has become one of California’s busiest transportation hubs, serving more than 100 thousand passengers per day. Every Amtrak route that goes through Los Angeles stops at Union Station. In addition, the area around the station serves as the main bus stop for several bus carriers that conduct trips in and out of the city. Located in Downtown LA, Union Station offers easy transit connections to other parts of the city via three Metro Rail lines and one Metro Busway line, as well as a shuttle service to LAX airport. Union Station also serves as the main LA hub for six lines of Metrolink, Southern California’s primary commuter rail service.
All train stations in Los Angeles:
Union Station
10040 Old Depot Plaza Rd, Chatsworth
Amtrak Metrolink Station - 7724 Van Nuys Blvd
10251 St Edwards Dr
Pacific Central Station
Where is the train station in Ontario?
Main arrival station: Amtrak Platform - 198 E Emporia St
Ontario has one train station.
Train stations in Ontario:
Amtrak Platform - 198 E Emporia St
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