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Planes of Fame Air Museum
Compact aviation museum at the airport with aircraft displays and memorabilia highlighting regional flying history and aircraft restoration.
Trains from Houston, TX to Ontario, CA run on average 2 times per day, taking around 33h 39m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €143 but you can travel from only €76 by flight.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 18:55, the last at 22:54. The fastest train covers the 1337 miles (2153 km) distance in 32h 19m.
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The table below shows live departures for Houston, TX to Ontario, CA trains for today, Wednesday, October 28. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 6:55 PM Houston, TX | 32h59 | 3:54 AM Ontario, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Houston, TX to Ontario, CA with Amtrak. Night trains available on this route with Amtrak. High-speed trains available on this route with Amtrak. Use the details below to compare onboard facilities.
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Compact aviation museum at the airport with aircraft displays and memorabilia highlighting regional flying history and aircraft restoration.
Local history museum in the former power company building with exhibits on Ontario's agriculture, Route 66 era, and community heritage.
Art museum on the Claremont Colleges campus featuring American, Native American, and contemporary works in a calm gallery setting.
Shaded urban park in downtown Ontario with walking paths, civic events, and a historic fountain at the heart of the city center.
Broad landscaped boulevard designed for walking and driving, lined with medians, palms, and historic homes through central Ontario.
Large regional shopping and entertainment district with walkable promenades, public art, and frequent events near the arena.
Inland Empire carne asada fries: French fries topped with grilled beef, cheese, sour cream and guacamole. A beloved Southern California late-night staple common in Ontario taquerias.
California-style breakfast burrito with eggs, potatoes, cheese and salsa. Common in local diners and Mexican-American shops across Ontario and the Inland Empire.
Street tacos on corn tortillas, often filled with carne asada, al pastor or carnitas. They reflect the strong Mexican food culture of the Inland Empire.
Upscale steakhouse at Ontario Mills serving steaks, seafood and cocktails in a polished dining room suited to business dinners and celebrations.
Busy Mexican restaurant known for large plates, fresh tortillas and a lively casual setting popular with locals and visitors.
Long-running local burger stand known for chili burgers, fries and old-school diner appeal. A classic casual stop in Ontario.
Moderate for Southern California. Hotels and dining cost more than smaller Inland Empire cities, but chain eateries, free parking, and car travel help keep daily costs manageable.
Tip 18-20% at restaurants, 15-20% for taxis or rideshares, and $1-2 for cafe drinks if there is table service.
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Most Houston, TX to Ontario, CA trains use the Houston Station to Ontario Station station pair. Use this guide to compare Houston, TX and Ontario, CA train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Houston Station has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Irma's Southwest Grill, The Moonshiners Southern Table + Bar
Free.
Ticket office support is available at Houston Station. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Houston Station. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Houston Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Houston Station: Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Houston Station: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include The Lancaster Hotel, Hotel ICON, Magnolia Hotel Houston.
Ontario Station has practical services for this route, including Accessibility.
Accessibility facilities are available at Ontario Station.
Check train stations information for Houston, TX and Ontario, CA, including where trains depart and arrive on this route.