How long is the commute from Ontario, CA?
Workers who live in Ontario, CA take an average of 31.5 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
76.7% of workers drive alone to work.
0.9% take public transportation.
1.2% of workers walk to work.
9.1% work from home.
4.0% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 31.5 minutes (±0.9)
- Public transportation
- 0.9%
- Work from home
- 9.1%
- Households without a car
- 4.0%
How people in Ontario get to work
| Means of transportation | Ontario | San Bernardino County | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 76.7% (±1.3 points) | 74.1% | 65.7% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 11.3% (±1.0 points) | 11.2% | 9.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.9% (±0.3 points) | 0.9% | 2.9% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.2% (±0.2 points) | 1.4% | 2.4% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.9% (±0.2 points) | 1.4% | 2.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 9.1% (±0.9 points) | 11.0% | 17.2% | 15.1% |
In Ontario, the average commute is lower than in San Bernardino County (32.6 minutes).
It is also higher than in California (28.7 minutes).
It is higher than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Ontario, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from San Bernardino County (0.9%).
It is also lower than in California (2.9%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In San Bernardino County, Ontario ranks 27 of 47 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 295 of 1,076.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Ontario
| Vehicles available | Ontario | San Bernardino County | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 4.0% (±0.6 points) | 4.6% | 7.1% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 24.3% (±1.5 points) | 25.4% | 30.7% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 38.7% (±1.7 points) | 36.2% | 36.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 33.0% (±1.6 points) | 33.8% | 25.8% | 21.9% |
In Ontario, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from San Bernardino County (4.6%).
It is also lower than in California (7.1%).
It is lower than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Ontario
| Ontario | San Bernardino County | California | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 9.1% (±0.9 points) | 11.0% (±0.3 points) | 17.2% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 97.6% (±0.5 points) | 96.9% (±0.2 points) | 96.9% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 94.9% (±0.8 points) | 93.3% (±0.2 points) | 93.5% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Ontario, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in San Bernardino County (93.3%).
It is also higher than in California (93.5%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Ontario
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ontario | — | 31.5 minutes (±0.9) | — |
| Chino | 5.1 mi | 33.1 minutes (±1.0) | Higher |
| Eastvale | 5.3 mi | 37.1 minutes (±1.8) | Higher |
| Montclair | 5.8 mi | 30.2 minutes (±1.4) | Not measurably different |
| Upland | 6.3 mi | 31.1 minutes (±1.2) | Not measurably different |
| Rancho Cucamonga | 6.8 mi | 32.3 minutes (±1.0) | Not measurably different |
| Jurupa Valley | 8.2 mi | 31.7 minutes (±1.2) | Not measurably different |
| Norco | 8.3 mi | 36.5 minutes (±2.2) | Higher |
| Claremont | 8.7 mi | 27.0 minutes (±1.6) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Claremont, CA (27.0 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Chino, CA (33.1 minutes), Eastvale, CA (37.1 minutes), Norco, CA (36.5 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across San Bernardino County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 21 | Homestead Valley | 32.5 minutes (±6.2) |
| 22 | Rancho Cucamonga | 32.3 minutes (±1.0) |
| 23 | Rialto | 31.9 minutes (±1.2) |
| 24 | San Antonio Heights | 31.8 minutes (±8.8) |
| 25 | Bloomington | 31.7 minutes (±2.5) |
| 26 | Muscoy | 31.6 minutes (±3.9) |
| 27 | Ontario | 31.5 minutes (±0.9) |
| 28 | Lenwood | 31.2 minutes (±9.8) |
| 29 | Upland | 31.1 minutes (±1.2) |
| 30 | Highland | 30.4 minutes (±3.2) |
| 31 | Montclair | 30.2 minutes (±1.4) |
| 32 | Joshua Tree | 30.0 minutes (±5.4) |
| 33 | San Bernardino | 29.7 minutes (±0.8) |
Showing 13 of 47 places in San Bernardino County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Ontario
How long is the average commute in Ontario?
Workers who live in Ontario, CA take an average of 31.5 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Ontario without a car?
4.0% of households in Ontario have no vehicle, and 0.9% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Ontario?
9.1% (±0.9 points) of workers who live in Ontario worked from home, and 94.9% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Ontario city, California
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Ontario city, California
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Ontario city, California
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DP03_0018E, DP03_0018M, DP03_0025E, DP03_0025M, DP03_0019PE, DP03_0019PM, DP03_0020PE, DP03_0020PM, DP03_0021PE, DP03_0021PM, DP03_0022PE, DP03_0022PM, DP03_0023PE, DP03_0023PM, DP03_0024PE, DP03_0024PM, DP04_0058PE, DP04_0058PM, DP04_0059PE, DP04_0059PM, DP04_0060PE, DP04_0060PM, DP04_0061PE, DP04_0061PM, DP02_0153PE, DP02_0153PM, DP02_0154PE, DP02_0154PM
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Figures last updated on .
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