Cheap bus tickets from San Diego to Ontario

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Bus from San Diego to Ontario: Journey Information

There are 2 intercity buses per day from San Diego to Ontario. Traveling by bus from San Diego to Ontario usually takes around 3 hours and 37 minutes, but the fastest Tufesa Internacional bus can make the trip in 3 hours and 30 minutes.

Distance
97 mi (157 km)
Shortest duration
3h 30m
Cheapest price
$46.00
Trips per day
2
Most frequent service
Tufesa Internacional
Bus lines
1

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Price trends for buses from San Diego to Ontario

Average bus ticket prices from San Diego to Ontario by travel date

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What bus companies travel from San Diego to Ontario?

There is one intercity bus company available to search and book on Wanderu that operates from San Diego to Ontario. Tufesa Internacional is the one bus line that serves this route. Although it's the sole option, there are a couple of different scheduled times to choose from.

BusDaily TripsAvg. TimeAvg. Price
Tufesa Internacional23h 37m$46.00
  • Book Tufesa Internacional from San Diego to Ontario from $46. There are 2 trips per day offered by Tufesa Internacional from San Diego to Ontario and you can expect on average to pay $46 for a Tufesa Internacional ticket to Ontario. In San Diego, Tufesa Internacional departs to Ontario from San Ysidro Bus Terminal. In Ontario, Tufesa Internacional arrives at Ontario Shell - Hydrogen Truck Fuel Station Bus Stop.

    An average trip on Tufesa Internacional from San Diego to Ontario takes 3 hours and 37 minutes, while the fastest available Tufesa Internacional trip will get you to Ontario in 3 hours and 30 minutes.

    On weekends, Tufesa Internacional offers 2 trips per day. A one way ticket costs $46 for a weekend trip to Ontario.

Frequently asked questions about traveling by bus from San Diego to Ontario

There are usually only 2 buses per day from San Diego to Ontario. Both of these are direct buses, meaning that you do not have to worry about transferring buses at any point during your trip. Need more travel options? Consider taking the train from San Diego to Ontario; ticket prices start at $52.

Trips per day

2

Direct trips

2

The bus takes an average of 3 hours and 37 minutes to cover the 97 miles from San Diego to Ontario. However, the fastest bus only takes 3 hours and 30 minutes. It's the perfect amount of time to take a nap, get some work done, or watch a movie. Keep in mind that your actual bus may arrive earlier or later than scheduled, depending on whether there is more or less traffic than usual.

Distance (mi)

97

Distance (km)

157

The first bus leaves at 6:30am and the last bus leaves at 11:30am. To see the times for all buses from San Diego to Ontario, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.

Earliest bus

6:30am

Latest bus

11:30am

Friday is the busiest travel day for buses as people head from San Diego to Ontario for the weekend. If you are planning to travel on a Friday, you should make sure to book tickets well in advance as they may sell out. On the other hand, Sunday is typically the least busy day for bus travel on this route. If you are looking for less crowded buses to Ontario, book your ticket for the last day of the week.

Most crowded

Friday

Least crowded

Sunday

City Information

San Diego

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San Diego is known as "America's Finest City" for its sunny weather, white-sand beaches, and dazzling attractions from Belmont Park to SeaWorld. San Diego's 70 miles of pristine beaches include such gems as Mission Beach, Pacific Beach, La Jolla Cove, and Coronado Beach. The city's strong surfing culture may even inspire you to rent a surfboard and catch the epic waves, bro.

Visitors can spend days getting lost in Balboa Park, a 1,200-acre cultural hub which features 16 museums, immaculate gardens, and the world-famous San Diego Zoo. The historic heart of the city, Old Town, showcases San Diego's heritage and ties to Mexican culture, while other sights like the USS Midway pay tribute to the city's military and maritime history. Leave time for some evening exploring, too! San Diego is rated the #1 best city for craft beer in America, so don't miss out on the bars in the Gaslamp Quarter: 16 walkable blocks packed with nightlife and young crowds.

Two airports, as well as many bus and train options, mean it is easy to get to San Diego from afar or from nearby cities like Tijuana, Los Angeles, Phoenix, and Las Vegas.

Station Information

Where does the bus leave from in San Diego?

Main departure station: San Ysidro Bus Terminal

Most buses depart from the main station in San Diego.

All bus stations in San Diego:

  • San Ysidro Bus Terminal

Where does the bus arrive in Ontario?

Main arrival station: Ontario Shell - Hydrogen Truck Fuel Station Bus Stop

All buses from San Diego arrive at one main station in Ontario.

All bus stations in Ontario:

  • Ontario Shell - Hydrogen Truck Fuel Station Bus Stop

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