⚠️ Ontario's two terminals are numbered **2 and 4** — there is no Terminal 1 or 3, which confuses first-time travellers. Confirm your terminal before arranging a pickup. Rideshare and taxis pick up curbside in front of each terminal; **Bell Cab is the only authorized taxi company** at ONT.
Ontario International Airport
Ontario, United States
Rideshare (Uber, Lyft, Opoli, Wingz) and taxis pick up **curbside** on the inner curb directly in front of Terminals 2 and 4 — no remote lot. Bell Cab is the only authorized taxi company. Omnitrans Route 61 stops at both terminals every 15 minutes on weekdays. For rail, take the free ONT Connect shuttle to Metrolink at Rancho Cucamonga Station.
Ride Options
Uber
rideshareDoor-to-door across the Inland Empire
Lyft
rideshareAlternative rideshare option
Bell Cab (ONT Authorized Taxi)
taxiNo app needed; the airport's sole authorized taxi
Omnitrans Route 61
transitLowest-cost local route
SIXT Ride — Pre-booked Airport Transfer
Private TransferFixed-rate pre-booked door-to-door transfer
Pickup Guidance
Rideshare
Curbside on the inner curb directly in front of Terminals 2 and 4 (and the international terminal). Uber, Lyft, Opoli and Wingz are authorized. Follow the app to your terminal's curb — unusually, no remote lot.
Taxi
Taxi ranks on the outer island in front of each terminal. Bell Cab is the sole authorized taxi company at ONT.
Shuttle
Hotel courtesy shuttles and the Rental Car Center shuttle stop immediately outside each terminal. The free ONT Connect shuttle links to Metrolink's Rancho Cucamonga Station.
Transit
Omnitrans Route 61 stops directly outside both terminals, every 15 minutes weekdays / 30 minutes weekends, connecting to Ontario, Montclair, Pomona and Fontana. For rail, take the free ONT Connect shuttle to Metrolink Rancho Cucamonga Station (San Bernardino Line to downtown LA) — free with a valid Metrolink ticket.
Private Transfer
Pre-booked cars use the curbside/ground-transportation area; confirm Terminal 2 or 4.
Travel Extras
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Local Tips
- The terminals are 2 and 4 — there's no 1 or 3. Check which terminal your airline uses before you arrange a pickup.
- Rideshare picks up curbside right in front of the terminal, which is unusually convenient — no walk to a remote lot.
- Bell Cab is the only authorized taxi; other cabs can't legally pick up at ONT.
- For downtown LA by rail, take the free ONT Connect shuttle to Metrolink at Rancho Cucamonga — it's free with a Metrolink ticket.
- ONT is a strong alternative to LAX for the Inland Empire and Palm Springs direction, with direct access to I-10 and I-15.
Tarmyq local tip
Two ONT quirks worth knowing: the terminals are numbered 2 and 4 (no 1 or 3), and rideshare picks up curbside right out front — no remote lot. For rail, it's the free ONT Connect shuttle to Metrolink at Rancho Cucamonga.
Frequently asked questions
Where do Uber and Lyft pick up at Ontario Airport (ONT)?
Curbside — on the inner curb directly in front of Terminals 2 and 4. Uber, Lyft, Opoli and Wingz are all authorized, and unusually for a California airport this size there's no remote pickup lot. Follow the app to your terminal's curb.
Why are Ontario's terminals numbered 2 and 4?
There is no Terminal 1 or 3 at ONT — the two terminals are simply numbered 2 and 4, a quirk that confuses first-time travellers. Confirm which terminal your airline uses before arranging a pickup.
Is there a train from Ontario Airport?
Not directly at the terminals. Take the free ONT Connect shuttle to Metrolink's Rancho Cucamonga Station, then the San Bernardino Line toward downtown Los Angeles. The shuttle is free with a valid Metrolink ticket. Omnitrans Route 61 buses also stop right outside both terminals.
Which taxi company operates at ONT?
Bell Cab is the sole authorized taxi company at Ontario Airport, with ranks on the outer island in front of each terminal. Other taxis can't legally pick up there.