Getting around Rancho Cucamonga is easiest to plan around Metrolink’s San Bernardino Line, Omnitrans buses and the city’s road connections. From New Kansan Motel, Rancho Cucamonga city centre is about a 6-minute drive.
- Metrolink’s Rancho Cucamonga station is at 11208 Azusa Ct.
- Omnitrans and ONT Connect serve the station.
- ONT Connect links the station directly with Ontario International Airport.
- The city provides interactive suggested routes for walking, bicycling or rolling to individual schools.
Driving around the city
Driving connects Rancho Cucamonga with the city centre, nearby landmarks and regional airports. For airport trips, Ontario International Airport has a direct public-transit link from Rancho Cucamonga station. That connection is covered in this guide to getting between ONT and Rancho Cucamonga.
Public transit and local connections
Metrolink and Omnitrans connect Rancho Cucamonga with nearby cities and Ontario International Airport. Rancho Cucamonga is a stop on Metrolink’s San Bernardino Line, and Omnitrans and Omnitrans ONT Connect connect at the station.
Omnitrans Route 380, also called ONT Connect, runs nonstop between Rancho Cucamonga Metrolink station and Ontario International Airport. Shuttles operate seven days a week and depart hourly to coincide with Metrolink train arrivals.
Fares match Omnitrans fixed-route service, and a Metrolink pass includes one free transfer to ONT Connect. Each shuttle can carry 12 passengers, two mobility devices and two bicycles.
For local and regional bus travel, Route 81 serves Ontario and Rancho Cucamonga via Ontario Mills Mall, while Route 66 connects Fontana and Montclair via Foothill Boulevard. Omnitrans service covers other San Bernardino Valley cities too, including Chino, Upland and San Bernardino.
Omnitrans buses do not operate on New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day or Christmas Day. Metrolink requires valid tickets on all platforms and trains. Before travelling, check the official site before you go for current service and ticket details.
The Rancho Cucamonga city-centre guide covers the area and what to know before you go.
Walking and cycling considerations
The City of Rancho Cucamonga provides interactive Safe Routes to School maps with suggested routes for walking, bicycling or rolling to individual schools. The digital maps reflect local conditions and community input, replacing earlier maps from 2007 and 2017.
At Rancho Cucamonga station, you can bring a bicycle onto ONT Connect, which has space for two bikes; the station also has bike racks and lockers. The City describes a planned bicycle track on 6th Street that is intended to connect to Cucamonga Station.
Planning trips to nearby destinations
For trips beyond the city, check which connection serves your destination before choosing a route. Omnitrans Route 81 links Rancho Cucamonga with Ontario via Ontario Mills Mall, while Route 66 connects Fontana and Montclair along Foothill Boulevard.
Cucamonga Station also figures in the City’s longer-term transit plans. The planned West Valley Connector is a 19-mile, 21-station bus rapid transit system intended to connect activity and employment centres between Pomona and Rancho Cucamonga.
The City’s HART District vision is for a planned mixed-use, transit-oriented district named for Haven Avenue, Arrow Route and Rochester Avenue, with Metrolink, Ontario International Airport and Omnitrans among its transportation partners.
If you are driving to Rancho Cucamonga station, parking is permit-only and enforced seven days a week, 24 hours a day. The station has 960 general spaces, including 24 handicapped spaces.
Daily permits are available on site or online at ParkRancho.com; the kiosk accepts debit or credit cards, not cash. Overnight parking is permitted with a valid permit. Handicapped parking is free, but vehicles must be registered on ParkRancho.com.
Taxis and rideshare services are among the connections offered at Cucamonga Station. Victoria Gardens in Rancho Cucamonga is another local destination.
FAQs
Does Rancho Cucamonga have public transportation?
Yes. Metrolink’s San Bernardino Line serves Rancho Cucamonga, and Omnitrans buses connect the city with other communities in the San Bernardino Valley.
How do you get from Rancho Cucamonga station to Ontario International Airport?
Omnitrans Route 380, or ONT Connect, runs nonstop between the station and the airport, with hourly departures timed to Metrolink train arrivals.
Can you park overnight at Rancho Cucamonga station?
Yes, overnight parking is permitted with a valid permit. Station parking is permit-only, and daily permits can be obtained on site or online.