Traveling to Anthro SoCal
Ontario, California is located east of Los Angeles. Expect weather around September to have lows around 62°F and highs in the 80s.
By Air
Ontario International Airport (ONT) is only about 5 minutes away from the Ontario Convention Center. Other nearby airports include LAX, SNA, and BUR, however travel times and ride costs may be significantly higher.
LAX to Ontario Convention Center
- Airport shuttle to LAX/Metro Transit Center
- Take Metro K Line to Expo/Crenshaw
- Transfer to the Metro E Line to 7th Street/Metro Center
- Transfer to Metro B Line downstairs on platforms 3 & 4 to Union Station
- Take the Metrolink San Bernardino Line to either Upland or Rancho Cucamonga station
- Take OmniTrans 83 at Upland to Euclid/Holt, then OmniTrans 61 to Holt/Vineyard or take an Uber/Lyft
BUR to Ontario Convention Center
- Take the Metrolink at either Burbank Airport North (Antelope Valley Line) or Burbank Airport South (Ventura County Line) to LA Union Station
- Transfer at LA Union Station to the San Bernardino Line to either Upland or Rancho Cucamonga station
- Take OmniTrans 83 at Upland to Euclid/Holt, then OmniTrans 61 to Holt/Vineyard or take an Uber/Lyft
By Car (or Rideshare)
- From Los Angeles: Take the 10 or the 60 freeway East.
- From Orange County: Take the 57 North to 10 East.
- From San Diego: Take the 15 North to the 10 West.
- From Las Vegas: Take the 15 South to the 10 West.
Rideshare services such as Uber or Lyft can get you here quickly but may be pricey, so please plan accordingly.
By Public Transit
OmniTrans
OmniTrans is the primary bus operator in San Bernardino County.
- Single Ride Fare: $2
- Day Pass: $6
- Student Pass: Free
Pay with cash, or through card/contactless via the Transit App, available on Google Play/App Store.
Nearby Bus Routes:
- Line 61 (Fontana - Pomona)
- Line 380 (Rancho Cucamonga Station - Ontario Airport)
Metrolink
Metrolink is operated by the Southern California Regional Rail Authority (SCRRA).
Fares varies by zone; check the Metrolink app or website. Travelers with disabilities can receive a 50% discount through the Metrolink app. California EBT card holders can receive a 50% discount on their fares at station kiosks only.
Pay with cash or card at Metrolink kiosks in stations, or via the Metrolink app.
Nearby Metrolink Routes:
- San Bernardino Line
- Riverside Line
Nearby Stations:
- Ontario East (on Riverside Line)
- Upland (on San Bernardino Line)
- Rancho Cucamonga (on San Bernardino Line)
LA Metro
Metro is operated by the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (LACMTA).
Fare is $1.75 via TAP fare card, with 2-hour free transfers within Metro-operated transit lines. Fare caps at $5 per day (rides are free after $5).
Nearby Stations and Routes:
- Metro A (Blue) Line at Pomona North Station (Transfer to Pomona North Metrolink Station)
Future Transportation Projects
One project to look forward to is the Brightline West High Speed Rail, which will connect to the Rancho Cucamonga Metrolink station.