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Is it better to travel by bus or train from San Diego to Ontario?
There are usually 1 daily train trips available from San Diego to Ontario.
Bus | Train | |
|---|---|---|
Avg. Price | Avg. Price$37.67 | Avg. Price$48.10 |
Daily Trips | Daily Trips13 | Daily Trips1 |
Duration | Duration6h 20m | Duration6h 51m |
Bus from San Diego to Ontario: Journey Information
There are 13 intercity buses per day from San Diego to Ontario. Traveling by bus from San Diego to Ontario usually takes around 6 hours and 18 minutes, but the fastest Los Limousines bus can make the trip in 3 hours and 20 minutes.
| Distance | 97 mi (157 km) |
| Shortest duration | 3h 20m |
| Cheapest price | $31.90 |
| Trips per day | 4 |
| Most frequent service | Los Limousines |
| Bus lines | 1 |
How much is a bus ticket from San Diego to Ontario?
Bus tickets for a trip from San Diego to Ontario cost $37.21 on average. Opting to take a bus is a wallet-friendly way to make this trip. If you book your trip ahead of time using Wanderu, you can easily find bus tickets at or below this price.
Average bus ticket prices from San Diego to Ontario by travel date
If you're planning to travel by bus from San Diego to Ontario in the next month, the average ticket price is expected to range from $38 to $39. The cheapest bus tickets available in the next few weeks are for trips departing on January 13, 2025.
If you’re looking to travel to Ontario this week, bus tickets are available starting at $38.
Prices as travel date approaches
To save money on bus tickets, buy them as early as possible. Bus carriers usually charge higher ticket prices the closer you book to the date of travel. Book your ticket at least 25 days in advance to save up to $1.90.
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. Los Limousines connects the two cities by bus, it offers multiple scheduled buses per day for you to choose from.
| Bus | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Los Limousines | 13 | 6h 18m | $39.37 |
Book Los Limousines from San Diego to Ontario from $32. There are 13 trips per day offered by Los Limousines from San Diego to Ontario and you can expect on average to pay for a Los Limousines ticket to Ontario. In San Diego, Los Limousines departs to Ontario from Cross Border Xpress CBX and one other station. In Ontario, Los Limousines arrives at Ontario Convention Ctr .
An average trip on Los Limousines from San Diego to Ontario takes 6 hours and 18 minutes , while the fastest available Los Limousines trip will get you to Ontario in 3 hours and 20 minutes .
On weekends, Los Limousines offers 14 trips per day. A one way ticket costs for a weekend trip to Ontario.
Frequently asked questions about traveling by bus from San Diego to Ontario
The bus takes an average of 6 hours and 18 minutes to cover the 97 miles from San Diego to Ontario. However, the fastest bus only takes 3 hours and 20 minutes. It’s definitely on the longer side, so plan to get comfortable for a long road trip. 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.
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, Wednesday is typically the least busy day for bus travel on this route. If you're looking for some extra space on the bus, traveling mid-week is your best bet.
The first bus leaves at 8:00am and the last bus leaves at 4:00pm. To see the times for all buses from San Diego to Ontario, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
There are 13 scheduled buses that travel from San Diego to Ontario every day, so you have a decent number of options to choose from. This includes 4 direct buses, where you can stay on the same bus without having to transfer to a connecting bus at any point during your trip.
Need more travel options? Consider taking the train from San Diego to Ontario; ticket prices start at $46.00.
City Information
San Diego
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: Cross Border Xpress CBX
San Diego has two bus stations with service to Ontario.
All bus stations in San Diego:
Cross Border Xpress CBX
San Ysidro Bus Terminal
Where does the bus arrive in Ontario?
Main arrival station: Ontario Convention Ctr
All buses from San Diego arrive at one main station in Ontario.
All bus stations in Ontario:
Ontario Convention Ctr
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