Ontario International Airport (ONT) is in Ontario, California, about 26 miles from El Monte by road. From Aqua Inn, the airport is about a 30-minute drive.
- Location: Ontario, California.
- Distance to El Monte: about 26 miles by road.
- Airport terminals: Terminal 2 and Terminal 4.
- Transit connection: free ONT Connect shuttle rides with a valid Metrolink ticket.
Where is Ontario International Airport?
Ontario International Airport sits in Ontario, east of El Monte. Its terminals are on East Airport Drive: Terminal 2 is at 2500 E. Airport Drive, and Terminal 4 is at 2900 E. Airport Drive. Both addresses are in Ontario, CA 91761.
The road distance from ONT to El Monte is about 26 miles. For a separate airport comparison, how to get from LAX to El Monte covers another route to the area.
How do you drive from ONT to El Monte?
The airport’s published driving directions cover routes into ONT, rather than a specific route from ONT to El Monte. Drivers coming from the Los Angeles area take I-10 east to the Archibald Avenue exit, then follow the ramp and airport signs to the terminals and parking lots.
From Riverside or Temecula, ONT directs drivers to take I-15 north to I-10 west, exit at Archibald Avenue, and follow the airport signs.
The drive from the airport to El Monte is about 26 miles by road. From Aqua Inn Motel, ONT is about 30 minutes by car; allow for your own route and traffic conditions when planning the trip. The motel offers free onsite parking.
What ground transportation is available at ONT?
ONT has rental cars, taxis, ride apps and a shuttle connection to regional rail. Your choice depends on whether you want to drive yourself, arrange a pickup or connect with public transit.
Rental cars
The on-airport Rental Car Center is at 3450 East Airport Drive, near Haven Avenue. A free shuttle links the passenger terminals with the center. Rental companies there include Alamo, Avis, Budget, Dollar, Enterprise, Fox, Hertz, National, Payless and Thrifty; operating hours vary by company.
Taxis and ride apps
Taxis wait at the ranks in front of each terminal, on the outer island. Bell Cab is the airport’s taxi-company partner, and fares vary by destination and timing. Ride-app services include Lyft, Prime Time Rideshare, Uber and Wingz.
Airport trip fees are $4 per taxi pickup and $5 per drop-off or pickup for transportation network companies. These are airport fees, not passenger fares.
Transit connections
ONT Connect, operated by Omnitrans, runs between Terminals 2 and 4 and Rancho Cucamonga Metrolink Station. The shuttle ride is free with a valid Metrolink ticket. ONT also identifies Amtrak, Foothill Transit, Metro Bus and Rail, Metrolink and Omnitrans as regional providers serving the airport.
The airport’s connection instructions use the San Bernardino Line to Rancho Cucamonga, followed by ONT Connect to the terminals. For El Monte, check the onward journey separately; how to get around from El Monte Station explains local transit connections.
What should you check before leaving the airport?
If someone is collecting you by car, ONT provides a free cell-phone waiting lot for up to one hour at 3350 John Bangs Drive.
From I-10, the airport directs drivers to exit at Haven Avenue, head south to Airport Drive, turn right and enter off Rental Car. Drivers can proceed to the terminal pickup zone when their passenger is ready.
Rental-car hours vary by company, and transit timetables differ across weekdays and weekends. Before you go, check the official site of Ontario International Airport for current airport transportation details and Omnitrans for ONT Connect schedules.
FAQs
How far is Ontario International Airport from El Monte?
The road distance is about 26 miles. Travel time depends on your route and traffic.
Can you take public transit from ONT?
ONT Connect links the airport terminals with Rancho Cucamonga Metrolink Station, and the shuttle ride is free with a valid Metrolink ticket. The airport’s connection instructions specify the San Bernardino Line for reaching the station.
Where do you meet a pickup at ONT?
Drivers can wait in the free cell-phone lot for up to one hour, then head to the terminal pickup zone when their passenger is ready. Taxis use ranks in front of every terminal, on the outer island.