Ontario International Airport Guide (ONT)
Ontario International Airport is located 61km (38 miles) east of Downtown Los Angeles and 37km (23 miles) west of Downtown San Bernardino.
Ontario International Airport, which is a short distance from the city of Ontario in California, is the third largest airport in the region. Our guide to the airport provides useful information about the air facility, including details of terminal services, public transport access and nearby accommodation options.
Travelers Aid information booths are located in each terminal, with staff able to assist passengers with general airport enquiries. Two touch screen information kiosks are located in the baggage reclaim areas of both terminals; these provide information about transportation, airlines and hotels.
Ontario International Airport has two terminals (T2 and T4) as well as the International Arrivals Terminal. A courtesy shuttle service operates between the terminals.
Ontario International Airport can be reached from the east and west via Interstate 10 and from the north and south via Interstate 15; the airport is located near the crossing point of these two major roads. From central Ontario, take E Holt Boulevard eastwards and take a right onto E Airport Drive. This road leads directly to the airport terminal. The total drive time from Ontario to the airport is approximately 10 minutes.
Public Transport
Bus: There are various bus services from Ontario International Airport, with different operators depending on the destination.
Among these, Omnitrans (tel: +1 800 966 6428; www.omnitrans.org) bus 61 runs between Ontario International Airport, central Ontario and Pomona; Foothill Transit (tel: +1 800 743 3463; www.foothilltransit.org) operates a service to West Covina; and the Riverside Transit Agency (tel: +1 800 800 7821; www.riversidetransit.com) links to destinations in Riverside.
Shuttle: A number of shuttle companies, including Super Shuttle (tel: +1 800 258 3826; www.supershuttle.com), run services from Ontario International Airport. Many hotels in the vicinity offer courtesy transport.
Taxi: Taxis are available outside the baggage reclaim areas and must be equipped with a meter or rate card, which should be clearly visible. Operators include Yellow Cab Company (tel: +1 800 305 8294; www.yellowcab.com) and their partners, Bell Cab Company (tel: +1 800 340 8294; www.sbycab.com). An additional charge applies to journeys from the airport.
Terminal facilities
Free Wi-Fi internet access (for up to four hours) is available throughout Terminals 2 and 4 of Ontario International Airport. Computers with internet access can be found at the Ontario-USO lounge located in the Administration Building. Public telephones are also available in the terminals.
There are numerous places to eat and drink in Terminals 2 and 4. These include chain restaurants, cafés and a pizzeria.
There are a number of shops in Terminals 2 and 4, including a gift shop, electronics shop and book shop.
A Skycap porter service, trolleys and lockers are available at the airport. For items misplaced within the terminals, contact the airport’s designated Lost and Found department (tel: +1 909 544 5128).
Airport facilities
Business centres are located on the upper levels of Terminals 2 and 4; these provide fax facilities, telephones and internet access. The nearby Country Inn & Suites by Radisson (tel: +1 909 204 5365; www.radissonhotels.com) and the Sheraton Ontario Airport (tel: +1 909 952 8891; www.marriott.com) have meeting and conference facilities, while the Ontario Convention Centre (tel: +1 909 937 3000; gocvb.org/meet/) is also in the vicinity.
In-terminal facilities for disabled passengers include adapted toilets in Terminals 2 and 4, wheelchair-accessible restaurants and TDD connectors on some public payphones. Wheelchairs and assistance are available through airline representatives at each airline counter. Reserved parking is designated in all car parks (close to public walkways and shuttle stops). The courtesy airport shuttle is wheelchair-accessible.
There are short- and long-term car parks at Ontario International Airport, as well as a 'cell phone' waiting area. Lots 2 and 4 offer hourly parking, while Lot 5 provides short- and long-term parking. Valet parking is also available. Further information is available from Parking Services (tel: +1 909 937 1240). Pre-book parking is available through booking.flyontario.com.
Car hire companies at Ontario International Airport include Alamo, Avis, Budget, Dollar, Enterprise, Hertz, National and Thrifty. Desks for these operators are located in the Ground Transportation Centre, which is served by a courtesy shuttle service. Off-site car hire companies can be contacted via the courtesy phones in the baggage reclaim areas.
Car hire companies at Ontario International Airport include Alamo, Avis, Budget, Dollar, Enterprise, Hertz, National and Thrifty. Desks for these operators are located in the Ground Transportation Centre, which is served by a courtesy shuttle service. Off-site car hire companies can be contacted via the courtesy phones in the baggage reclaim areas.
Just a 10-minute drive from Ontario International Airport, the Country Inn & Suites by Radisson boasts numerous rooms and suites as well as a range of dining options and meeting rooms. This hotel also has accessible features such as grab bars by the bath tub and toilet and braille exits and elevators.
Surrounding a central tree-lined courtyard area, accommodation at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Ontario Airport is in the form of rooms or suites. A free-to-use business centre provides services to those staying on business, while the pool, fitness centre, lounge bar and restaurant (available for breakfast and lunch only) are great places to relax.
Offering 200 fully equipped apartment-style suites rather than traditional hotel rooms, the Residence Inn features free parking, a barbecue area and a staffed business centre. The shuttle bus service Super Shuttle connects the hotel to Ontario International Airport.
Boasting a grill restaurant, 24-hour fitness centre and four event rooms, the imposing Sheraton Ontario Airport is a short distance from Ontario International Airport. An on-demand shuttle bus operates to the terminals and other local destinations.
Close to the convention centre and the airport, the Holiday Inn provides guests with free Wi-Fi internet access and shuttle services. Visitors are able to make use of the 180-room hotel’s fitness, business and meeting facilities, while there is also an on-site restaurant to meet any pangs of hunger.
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