Ontario International Airport (ONT) is about a 29-minute drive by car from Stardust Motel Azusa, making it a practical airport for an Azusa trip. Your main ground transportation choices include rideshares, taxis, limousines, rental cars and a public-transit connection. The Azusa City Centre practical guide covers local orientation.
- ONT has Terminals 2 and 4.
- Rideshare pickups are outside each terminal at signs marked “Rideshare Pick Up.”
- Free airport shuttles connect the terminals with the Rental Car Center.
- A Metrolink and shuttle connection serves Terminals 2 and 4.
Where is ONT in relation to Azusa?
ONT is in Ontario, California, and has two passenger terminals, Terminal 2 and Terminal 4. Terminal 2 is at 2500 E. Airport Drive, Ontario, CA 91761, and Terminal 4 is at 2900 E. Airport Drive, Ontario, CA 91761.
For a driver meeting you, share the terminal you are arriving at and agree on a pickup plan before landing. If someone is waiting in a car, ONT offers a free cell phone waiting lot for up to one hour at 3350 John Bangs Drive, Ontario, CA 91761.
What ground transportation options are available at ONT?
ONT has several ground transportation choices, but their pickup arrangements differ. Choose the option that fits your plans, then confirm its current details with the airport or provider before you travel.
Rideshares
ONT’s ride-app providers are Lyft, Uber, Prime Time Rideshare and Wingz. Request a ride in the provider’s app and meet the driver outside your terminal at a “Rideshare Pick Up” sign.
Wait until you have collected your luggage before requesting the ride, then match the vehicle’s license plate, make and model, and driver name to the app. Drivers may not solicit customers at the airport, and payment is handled through the app.
Taxis
Taxis wait at ranks in front of every terminal, on the outer island. Bell Cab is ONT’s airport taxi partner; its dispatch number is 909-884-1111. The taxi service is not wheelchair accessible, so check with a rideshare provider about accessible-vehicle availability if you need it.
Limousines
Limousine trips to ONT require advance reservations. For a departing trip, call your operator to check in and go to the assigned pickup location; passengers arriving at the airport are dropped at their appropriate terminal.
Rental cars
Rental companies at the Rental Car Center include Alamo, Avis, Budget, Dollar, Enterprise, Fox, Hertz, National, Payless and Thrifty. The center is at 3450 East Airport Drive, Ontario, CA 91761, near Haven Avenue. Free airport shuttles connect the passenger terminals and the center. If you rent from an off-airport company, its transportation runs between the center and its offices.
How do you get from ONT to Azusa by public transit?
The public-transit route combines Metrolink with the ONT Connect shuttle. Take the San Bernardino Line to Rancho Cucamonga Station, then transfer to the Omnitrans-operated shuttle for a nonstop ride to Terminals 2 and 4.
The shuttle ride is free with a valid Metrolink ticket. For local station access and connections in Azusa, the Azusa Downtown Station guide covers practical details.
What should you confirm before travelling?
Confirm your pickup point and provider instructions before leaving for the airport. Ground-transport providers picking up or dropping off passengers must hold an ONT Ground Transportation permit. Provider types include taxis, transportation network companies, hotel and motel shuttles, pre-arranged door-to-door shuttles, charter buses and scheduled buses.
For an airport shuttle between the terminals and Rental Car Center, stops at Terminals 2 and 4 are on the terminal islands between the parking lots and terminal buildings. The shuttles run every 5 to 20 minutes, with less frequent departures between 12:30 a.m. and 3 a.m. The service operates around the clock, and its phone number is 909-937-1240.
Provider availability, pickup procedures and schedules can change. For current airport transportation details, check the official site before you go.
FAQs
Does ONT have more than one passenger terminal?
Yes. Ontario International Airport has Terminals 2 and 4.
Where do rideshares pick up passengers at ONT?
Pickups are outside each terminal at signs marked “Rideshare Pick Up.” Request the ride through your provider’s app after collecting your luggage.
Can you reach ONT by train and shuttle?
Yes. The route uses Metrolink’s San Bernardino Line to Rancho Cucamonga Station, followed by the ONT Connect shuttle to the terminals.
Is there a waiting area for a car picking someone up?
ONT has a free cell phone waiting lot with a stay limit of up to one hour.