ONT Airport Transportation to Riverside: Routes and Options

Ontario International Airport is in Ontario, California, and Riverside is a destination served by airport rideshare. Route 204 serves Downtown Riverside, and the one-day route through downtown Riverside covers a possible itinerary after you arrive.

ONT provides rideshare, airport shuttles, and bus and rail services among its ground transportation options. Your choice depends on whether you want a direct ride or are connecting to public transit.

Rideshare

Lyft, Prime Time Rideshare, Uber, and Wingz serve ONT. After collecting your luggage, request a ride in the provider’s app, then follow the “Rideshare Pick Up” signs outside your terminal.

ONT estimates a $30–35 fare to Riverside, but rates vary with destination, time of day, and anticipated traffic. Drivers may not solicit passengers; rides must be requested and paid for through the service’s app.

Airport shuttle and public-transportation providers

ONT’s airport shuttle serves the terminals, while the ONT Connect shuttle links Terminals 2 and 4 with Rancho Cucamonga Metrolink Station. The ONT Connect ride is free with a valid Metrolink ticket. Other public-transportation providers serving the airport include Amtrak, Foothill Transit, Greyhound, Metrolink, Omnitrans, and Riverside Transit Agency.

For rideshare, collect your luggage before ordering and use the pickup signs outside your terminal. If you arrange a commercial ground-transportation provider, ONT requires providers picking up or dropping off passengers at the airport to have an ONT permit.

Public transit connections combine airport and regional services; Route 204 does not run directly from the airport. ONT Connect links the airport to Rancho Cucamonga Metrolink Station, while Riverside Transit Agency Route 204 serves UCR, Downtown Riverside, Country Village, Ontario Mills, and Montclair Transcenter.

At ONT, find the ONT Connect stop east of the terminals: turn right after exiting. Route 204 serves Downtown Riverside, making it relevant if your plans include the city centre.

For another Riverside outing, planning a visit to Castle Amusement Park can help shape your itinerary; Castle Amusement Park is about 80 minutes on foot or about 12 minutes by car from Arlington Inn. Check Riverside Transit Agency and Omnitrans service information to plan transfers.

Confirm current service, fares, and pickup instructions with the transportation provider before you travel. Transit routes and schedules can change, and rideshare prices vary; check the official site before you go.

If you need a wheelchair-accessible rideshare vehicle, ONT advises checking availability with your provider. For airport shuttle pickup and drop-off at Terminals 2 and 4, look for the terminal islands between the parking lots and terminal buildings.