ONT Airport Transportation to Chino: Routes and Options

ONT is in Ontario, California, and Chino is the destination for this airport transfer. The airport provides several ways to arrange onward ground transportation, so you can choose a car service or look into public transit connections.

For broader planning that includes another regional airport, read how to get from Los Angeles International Airport to Chino.

For a drive from ONT to Chino, arrange a rental car, taxi, app-based ride or other permitted ground-transport service. ONT’s Rental Car Center is at 3450 East Airport Drive, near Haven Avenue, and free airport shuttles connect it with the passenger terminals.

Rental companies at the center include Alamo, Avis, Budget, Dollar, Enterprise, Fox, Hertz, National, Payless and Thrifty; Turo is available under peer-to-peer services. For a rental, take the airport shuttle from your terminal to the center; check current company availability and arrangements before you go.

For a pickup by someone driving to the airport, ONT directs drivers to its Cell Phone Waiting Lot rather than the terminal loop. Once the passenger is ready, the driver can continue to the terminal loading and unloading zone.

ONT also has taxis, app-based rides, limousines, shuttles, buses and rail among its ground-transport options. Match your choice to the pickup arrangement you need, and confirm provider details before setting out.

Rideshare and taxis

App-based pickups use the signed “Rideshare Pick Up” locations outside each terminal. After you collect your luggage, request your ride and check that the driver, vehicle make and model, and license plate match the details in the app. Taxi ranks are in front of every terminal on the outer island; ONT identifies Bell Cab as its taxi partner.

Limousines and courtesy shuttles

Limousine trips to the airport require advance reservations, so contact the operator to arrange service. If you’re hoping to use a hotel or motel courtesy shuttle, ONT recommends arranging it 72 hours before travel; contact the lodging directly to confirm whether it offers one.

Airport shuttle, buses and rail

ONT’s shuttle runs 24 hours a day, usually every 5 to 20 minutes, with less frequent departures between 12:30 a.m. and 3 a.m. At Terminals 2 and 4, pickup and drop-off points are on the terminal islands between the parking lots and terminal buildings. The shuttle also stops in front of the Rental Car Center.

Bus and rail providers serving the airport include Omnitrans, Metrolink, Foothill Transit, and Metro Bus and Rail. Check the providers’ routes and connections to see whether public transit suits your trip to Chino.

Confirm your pickup point, service availability and any arrangements directly with the provider before travel. ONT requires ground-transport providers picking up or dropping off passengers at the airport to hold an airport permit; the airport says applications can take up to five business days to process, excluding holidays.

If you’re meeting an arriving passenger by car, the Cell Phone Waiting Lot is at 3350 John Bangs Drive. It is free, has a one-hour maximum, and does not allow overnight or extended parking. ONT says its parking lots are cashless and do not offer free parking, apart from the separately identified Cell Phone Waiting Lot.

For a current overview of airport transport and pickup arrangements, check the official site before you go.