For ONT to Anaheim, you can drive, arrange a rideshare or connect to regional transit at Ontario International Airport. The public-transport route involves a shuttle to Rancho Cucamonga Metrolink station and a separate onward trip.
- Airport: Ontario International Airport (ONT), in Ontario, California.
- Transit link: Free ONT Connect shuttle rides with a valid Metrolink ticket.
- Rideshare: Request through an app after collecting your luggage.
Where is ONT in relation to Anaheim?
ONT is in Ontario, California, and provides connections to several Southern California transit providers. For the Anaheim trip, the key distinction is that the airport’s transit connections get you to regional services; the onward journey still needs planning.
ONT serves Amtrak, Metrolink, Omnitrans and the Orange County Transportation Authority. The airport’s car journey to Kona Inn is about 44 minutes.
How do you get from ONT to Anaheim by car?
Driving is a direct option to arrange from the airport, though the supplied trip time is from the motel to ONT rather than a route-specific estimate from the airport to Anaheim. ONT has a Rental Car Center with major rental-car companies on-site and a free shuttle between the passenger terminals and the center.
The airport names Alamo, Avis, Budget, Dollar, Enterprise, Fox, Hertz, National, Payless and Thrifty as rental-car providers, and Turo under peer-to-peer services. At Terminals 2 and 4, follow airport signs for the shuttle pickup points on the terminal islands between the parking lots and terminal buildings.
At the Rental Car Center, the shuttle stop is in front of the building; the center is at 3450 East Airport Drive, Ontario, CA 91761, near Haven Avenue.
Rental-car availability and airport services can change, so check the official site before you go.
What public transport connects ONT with Anaheim?
ONT Connect links the airport with Rancho Cucamonga Metrolink station, where you can connect with the San Bernardino Line. It does not provide a fixed timetable or fare for the onward trip to Anaheim, so coordinate the rail portion separately.
The shuttle, operated by Omnitrans as Route 380, runs nonstop between ONT and Rancho Cucamonga station and serves Terminals 2 and 4. At those terminals, its stop is east of the exits; follow the airport signs.
The shuttle ride is free with a valid Metrolink ticket. You can buy a ticket with ONT Connect as its origin or destination in the Metrolink app or at a ticket machine.
Use Metrolink’s schedule planner to coordinate the connection. ONT also has bus and rail links through Metrolink, Omnitrans, Amtrak and other Southern California providers; Anaheim ARTIC connections and local routes offer context for regional transfers. The airport does not give a fixed ONT-to-Anaheim transit time here.
What should you know about shuttles and rideshare at ONT?
ONT’s airport shuttle and rideshare pickups serve different needs: the airport shuttle connects terminals with airport locations, while rideshare takes you with a booked driver. The airport says its shuttle operates 24 hours a day, usually every 5 to 20 minutes, with less frequent departures from 12:30 a.m. to 3 a.m.
At Terminals 2 and 4, airport-shuttle pickup and drop-off points are on the terminal islands between the parking lots and terminal buildings. For rideshare, collect your luggage first, request a ride through the provider’s app, then meet the driver at signs marked “Rideshare Pick Up” outside the terminal.
Confirm the vehicle’s license plate, make and model, and driver name against the app; drivers may not solicit customers, and payment is made through the service app.
ONT names Lyft, Prime Time Rideshare, Uber and Wingz as ride-app services. Rates vary by destination, time of day and anticipated traffic. Its published estimates cover Downtown Ontario, Riverside and Los Angeles, but not Anaheim, so use the app for a destination-specific fare.
Some hotels and motels in the area offer courtesy airport shuttles. ONT recommends arranging one with the hotel or motel 72 hours before your trip; examples include Ayres Suites Ontario at the Mills, Doubletree by Hilton, Embassy Suites Ontario Airport, Hampton Inn & Suites Ontario and Sheraton Ontario Airport Hotel.
How should you choose a route for your arrival?
Choose based on whether you want to drive, arrange a car pickup or connect through regional transit. A rental car gives you a vehicle at the airport; rideshare lets you book after landing; and ONT Connect provides a rail connection via Rancho Cucamonga, with the Anaheim portion requiring its own schedule planning.
If you are considering the Metrolink option, build the itinerary around the train schedule rather than assuming the shuttle itself completes the journey to Anaheim.
For a car arrival, Ontario International Airport is about 44 minutes by car from this hotel in Anaheim.
FAQs
Is there a direct public-transport shuttle from ONT to Anaheim?
ONT Connect runs nonstop between the airport and Rancho Cucamonga Metrolink station, not Anaheim. From there, use the San Bernardino Line and plan the onward connections separately.
How much does ONT Connect cost?
The ONT Connect shuttle ride is free with a valid Metrolink ticket. Metrolink tickets can be bought with ONT Connect as the origin or destination through the app or a ticket machine.
Where do you meet a rideshare driver at ONT?
After collecting your luggage and requesting a ride in the provider’s app, meet the driver at the “Rideshare Pick Up” signs outside your terminal. Check the vehicle and driver details against the app before getting in.