ONT airport transportation to Rancho Cucamonga includes rental cars, taxis, ride apps and public transit connections. Ontario International Airport is in Ontario, California; New Kansan is about a 12-minute drive from the airport.
- ONT has Terminal 2 and Terminal 4, both on East Airport Drive.
- ONT offers rental cars, ride apps, taxis and limousines, shuttles, and bus and rail transportation.
- ONT Connect links the airport with Rancho Cucamonga Metrolink Station.
- ONT Connect passengers can board at either terminal.
Where is ONT in relation to Rancho Cucamonga?
Ontario International Airport sits in the neighboring city of Ontario, California, near Rancho Cucamonga. Its Terminal 2 address is 2500 E. Airport Drive, and Terminal 4 is at 2900 E. Airport Drive; both addresses are in Ontario, CA 91761.
If you’re still sorting out airport details, the guide to arriving at Ontario International Airport covers the airport itself.
How do you get from ONT to Rancho Cucamonga?
For a direct trip, choose a rental car, taxi or ride app; these are among the ground transportation options at ONT. The airport also offers limousines and airport and hotel shuttles.
Lyft, Prime Time Rideshare, Uber and Wingz serve the airport as app-based ride companies. For a pickup, follow the airport’s directions and signs for your chosen service, and confirm the current pickup arrangements before you travel.
If someone is collecting you by car, ONT’s Cell Phone Waiting Lot is at 3350 John Bangs Dr, Ontario, CA 91761. It is free, has 35 spaces plus 3 ADA spaces, and allows a maximum stay of one hour; overnight and extended parking are not allowed.
The lot is for waiting until a passenger is ready, after which the driver can proceed to the terminal loading and unloading zone.
Drivers arriving from the Los Angeles area can take I-10 east to the Archibald Avenue exit and follow the ramp to the airport. If you’re renting a car, ONT’s rental car center is at 3450 East Airport Drive; a courtesy shuttle connects it with the terminals.
Can you take public transit from ONT to Rancho Cucamonga?
Yes. ONT Connect, operated by Omnitrans, runs nonstop between the airport and Rancho Cucamonga Metrolink Station seven days a week. Omnitrans identifies it as Route 380 and sets the fare at $2 per ride, with a free transfer for Metrolink passengers.
At the airport, ONT Connect passengers can board at either terminal. The shuttle stop is east of the terminals, to the right as you exit, and marked with signs. If you’re connecting from Metrolink, take the San Bernardino Line to Rancho Cucamonga Station and transfer there to ONT Connect for Terminals 2 and 4.
Regional bus and rail providers offering airport service include Omnitrans, Metrolink, Foothill Transit and Riverside Transit Agency. Routes and service details can change, so check the official site before you go—consult ONT for airport connections and Omnitrans or Metrolink for their services.
Planning the final leg to your stay
Choose your airport transfer based on whether you want a direct car trip or a transit connection. A taxi or ride app avoids a transfer; public transit requires traveling between ONT and Rancho Cucamonga Metrolink Station on ONT Connect, with the San Bernardino Line as the rail connection described by the airport.
For local transport options beyond the airport trip, how to get around Rancho Cucamonga is a useful next step in planning.
FAQs
Which terminals does ONT Connect serve?
ONT Connect serves Terminals 2 and 4. At the airport, its stop is east of the terminals, to the right as you exit.
Where can you pick up a rental car at ONT?
The rental car center is at 3450 East Airport Drive. A courtesy shuttle runs between the terminals and the center.
Does ONT have taxis and rideshare services?
Yes. Taxis and app-based ride services are among the ground transportation options at ONT.