Rideshare & Ground Transport
Uber & Lyft Pickup at Ontario International Airport
Rideshare pickup at ONT is not always at the arrivals curb — most airports now route Uber and Lyft to a dedicated lot or garage. Here is exactly where to go, how to get there, and how to keep the fare reasonable.
Where to get picked up at ONT
UUber Pickup Zone
Inner curb, east end of each terminal (Terminals 2 and 4)
LLyft Pickup Zone
Inner curb, east end of each terminal
In the app
Enter 'Ontario International Airport (ONT)' in the app
How to find the rideshare zone
Exit arrivals doors and follow 'Ride-Share Pick-Up Location' signs to the east end of the terminal inner curb — both terminals have their own designated zone.
Cell Phone Lot
Free Cell Phone Waiting Lot at 3350 John Bangs Dr, Ontario CA 91761 — 35 spaces including 3 ADA; 60-minute limit; no overnight or extended parking. Cell phone lot details →
Avoiding surge pricing at ONT
When surge peaks: Surge peaks Friday evenings and Sunday afternoons; ONT serves the Inland Empire as an LAX alternative and demand grows during major Southern California events and holiday weekends.
Wait tip
Pickup is on the inner loop curb, not the outer roadway — follow the signs to the east end of your terminal; both Uber and Lyft serve ONT.
Compare your options
Rideshare is usually the fastest door-to-door option, but it is not always the cheapest — especially during surge.
| Option | Best for | Watch out for |
|---|---|---|
| Rideshare Uber / Lyft | Door-to-door convenience, groups with bags, no cash needed | Surge pricing on busy evenings & events; long walk to pickup lot |
| Taxi Metered cab | Predictable metered fare during surge, no app required | Often more expensive off-peak; cash sometimes required |
| Transit Train / bus | Lowest cost option, immune to surge pricing and traffic | Not available at every airport; less practical with luggage |
For full ground-transport options at ONT including rental cars and public transit, see the ONT Getting Around guide.
Know exactly when to leave for ONT
Add your rideshare pickup time to the Leave-By calculator — it factors in current TSA wait times, so you hit the zone with time to spare.
Calculate leave-by time →