Ontario City Information

Population: 158,007

Elevation: 988 feet above sea level

Land Area: 49.8 square miles

Location: Located in southern California, east of Los Angeles, at the intersections of Interstate Highways I-10 & I-15

Time Zone: Pacific Time Zone (When it's noon in Ontario, it's 3pm in New York City and 2pm in Chicago). Ontario observes daylight savings time from April - October

Local Seasons:
Summer is the busiest time of the year as visitors from around the world come to enjoy all that southern California has to offer. Ontario is privileged to experience ideal weather and climate year round. With the humidity rarely over 60% and a gentle breeze from the nearby Pacific Ocean, the city offers its visitors abounding opportunities to enjoy a host of outdoor activities, both in the city itself as well as throughout the nearby area.
Summer temperatures average in the mid 70's. Combine this with abundant sunshine and visitors have the makings of an ideal vacation experience. Fall and spring offer many area festivals and events. Winters are quite pleasant and offer the opportunity to enjoy a fine meal at one of the many excellent restaurants followed by a leisurely stroll.

How to Get There:
Ontario International Airport
Ontario, CA 91761
909-937-2700
Conveniently located, the airport is served by many of the national and internationally recognized airlines as well as a variety of local and regional carriers. The airport is quickly gaining national recognition for the ease of air travel into Southern California.

Additional airports:
Los Angeles International Airport
310-646-5252
The airport is located 40 miles west of Ontario

Orange County Airport
949-252-5171
The airport is located in Santa Ana, 44 miles southwest of Ontario

Ground Transportation:
Most of the major car rental companies as well as taxi, limousine, and shuttle bus services are available at the airports as well as throughout the city.

By Car
Coming from the west (Los Angeles) or east (Palm Springs), the best route is via Interstate 10. From the north and south, Interstate 15 transects the city.

By Train
Amtrak
228 South Plum Street
Amtrak Passenger Platform
Ontario, CA 91764
800-USA-RAIL

By Bus
Greyhound does not serve Ontario

How to Get Around:
As with most California cities and with so much to see and do, the best way to get around is by car, either personal or renal.

National Holidays:
New Year's Day Jan. 1
Martin Luther King, Jr., Day 3rd Mon. in Jan.
President's Day 3rd Mon. in Feb.
Memorial Day last Mon. in May
Independence Day July 4
Labor Day 1st Mon. in Sept.
Thanksgiving Day 4th Thurs. in Nov.
Christmas Eve and Christmas Day Dec. 24 and 25
New Year's Eve Dec. 31