Metrolink’s New ONT Connect Ticket Option Simplifies Travel to and from Ontario International Airport
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LOS ANGELES — Metrolink and local transportation partners are making car-free travel to and from the Ontario International Airport (ONT) more convenient for travelers. Beginning today, customers can purchase Metrolink tickets with ONT Connect as an origin or destination to enjoy seamless train-to-plane connections via a direct and free shuttle. This new ticketing enhancement creates a more convenient travel experience for passengers transferring between Metrolink’s San Bernardino Line and the ONT Connect shuttle service, which is operated by Omnitrans. The shuttle, free with a Metrolink ticket, provides non-stop service between Metrolink’s Rancho Cucamonga Station and ONT Terminals 2 and 4.
With this new through-ticketing integration, Metrolink is simplifying the customer experience from beginning to end. Travelers can use any Metrolink ticket machine or the Metrolink Mobile App to purchase fare to or from the Ontario Airport, designating ONT Connect as either their point of origin or destination, and will be able to board both services using a single ticket. Metrolink’s online interactive scheduling tool will also display transfers to ONT Connect shuttles to help travelers plan.
"The Metrolink and ONT Connect ticketing integration marks a significant milestone in enhancing connectivity and accessibility for travelers in our region,” Metrolink Board Director, City of Ontario Councilmember and President of the Ontario International Airport Authority Board of Commissioners Alan D. Wapner said. “We are excited to elevate the Ontario International Airport's visibility as a premier destination, improving the overall travel experience for people traveling through San Bernardino County and reinforcing our commitment to offering transportation solutions and increasing customer satisfaction."
ONT Connect was launched by Omnitrans and the San Bernardino County Transportation Authority (SBCTA) in August 2022 to improve public transportation access to the Ontario Airport. Metrolink also connects passengers directly to the Hollywood Burbank Airport and to the LAX FlyAway® service through L.A. Union Station. FlyAway® buses run daily, including every 30 minutes during peak hours.
To learn more about Metrolink’s airport connections, visit metrolinktrains.com/airports.
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Metrolink regional passenger rail service offers reliable, safe, affordable, and environmentally sustainable transportation throughout an interconnected six-county network. Metrolink has 545.6 total service line miles and 67 stations across Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino, Ventura, and San Diego counties, connecting people, communities, and businesses and serving as an essential link in the region’s mobility landscape. Metrolink also operates the Arrow service, a nine-mile extension of the San Bernardino County Line linking the cities of San Bernardino and Redlands