Ontario International Airport (ONT) serves as an alternative airport for reaching Rosemead. You can travel by car or taxi, or use ONT’s rail connection to Rancho Cucamonga and continue from there; the airport does not publish a complete transit itinerary to Rosemead.
- From Bokai Garden Hotel, ONT is about 34 minutes by car.
- ONT’s rail connection: Metrolink to Rancho Cucamonga Station, then the ONT Connect shuttle.
- Rental-car customers can use a free shuttle between the terminals and Rental Car Center.
How far is Ontario Airport from Rosemead?
The drive from Bokai Garden Hotel to ONT takes about 34 minutes. That travel time is for the hotel-to-airport leg; it does not establish how long a trip from the airport to a particular Rosemead address will take.
If you are weighing airports for a Rosemead arrival, the transportation options from LAX to Rosemead offer another point of comparison.
Driving and taxi options
Driving gives you a direct car journey between ONT and Rosemead, while a taxi or app-based ride is another ground-transport option. The airport requires providers picking up or dropping off passengers—including taxis and transportation network companies—to hold an airport permit.
ONT identifies Bell Cab as the taxi company serving the airport area. It does not have wheelchair-accessible taxis, so you should confirm accessibility arrangements before relying on this option. Airport ground-transportation fees are $4 per taxi pickup and $5 per transportation-network-company pickup or drop-off; these are airport fees, not passenger fares.
How do you get from Ontario Airport to Rosemead by public transit?
ONT’s published rail connection combines the Metrolink San Bernardino Line with the ONT Connect shuttle: take Metrolink to Rancho Cucamonga Station, then board the shuttle to Terminals 2 and 4. The shuttle runs nonstop between the station and terminals and is free with a valid Metrolink ticket.
The shuttle stop is east of the terminals, to the right after you exit, and marked with signs. Buy your Metrolink ticket through a ticket machine or the Metrolink Mobile App, selecting “ONT Connect” as the origin or destination. Use Metrolink’s scheduler to coordinate the airport connection, and check the official site before you go.
Omnitrans, Metro Bus and Rail, Metrolink, Foothill Transit, Amtrak and other regional agencies serve the airport. A Metro Line 287 route map shows service to Rosemead and a connection at El Monte Station, but it does not establish a complete journey from ONT. The El Monte Station transit guide explains that Rosemead connection.
Airport pickup and rental-car details
The Rental Car Center is at 3450 East Airport Drive, near Haven Avenue. A free airport shuttle connects the passenger terminals with the center for rental-car customers.
Rental companies at the center include Alamo, Avis, Budget, Dollar, Enterprise, Fox, Hertz, National, Payless and Thrifty; Turo is a peer-to-peer service. Company hours vary, so confirm your pickup arrangements directly before travelling.
Avis, Budget and Payless customers who provide airline and flight details with a reservation are tracked, and those companies remain available for up to 30 minutes after arrival in case of delays. Avis, Budget and Payless rentals may be returned at any hour, using the vehicle return area beside the building and following posted signs after hours.
Choosing an arrival route
Choose driving or a taxi if you want a car journey to Rosemead; choose transit if you are prepared to connect through Rancho Cucamonga and plan the onward leg separately. For a rental car, factor in the terminal shuttle to the Rental Car Center. For transit, coordinate the Metrolink and ONT Connect connection using the scheduler.
Many area hotels and motels offer courtesy shuttles for guests. If you are staying at Bokai Garden Hotel, arrange any shuttle with your accommodation 72 hours before travel, and confirm directly that it serves your arrival.
FAQs
How far is ONT from Bokai Garden Hotel?
The drive from Bokai Garden Hotel to ONT takes about 34 minutes.
Is there a direct train from ONT to Rosemead?
ONT’s published rail connection goes to Rancho Cucamonga Station on the Metrolink San Bernardino Line, followed by the ONT Connect shuttle to the terminals. It does not provide a complete transit itinerary from ONT to Rosemead.
Is the ONT Connect shuttle free?
Yes. It is free with a valid Metrolink ticket and runs between Rancho Cucamonga Station and Terminals 2 and 4.
Can you rent a car at Ontario International Airport?
Yes. Rental companies operate at the Rental Car Center, which is connected to the passenger terminals by a free airport shuttle for rental-car customers.