Ontario to San Francisco: Road Trip Guide & Distance

370 miles 595.4 km · straight line
416.7 miles actual route 670.6 km · driving distance
7h 47min estimated drive time
$40 - $49 estimated fuel cost
~1h 15min flight time
315° NW bearing direction

How far is Ontario from San Francisco?

The distance from Ontario to San Francisco is 370 miles (595.4 km) as the crow flies. San Francisco is located NW of Ontario. By car, the driving distance is approximately 416.7 miles, taking about 7h 47min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 15min. Both are located in United States.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare.

Coordinates come from public place data for Ontario and San Francisco. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Ontario to San Francisco

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 47min $40 - $49 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 15min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~9h 20min $33–$63* Budget
Train ~7h 24min $50–$146* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Ontario & San Francisco

Quick Facts

Ontario
34.06°N, 117.65°W
America/Los_Angeles
306m elevation
San Francisco
37.77°N, 122.42°W
America/Los_Angeles
16m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 123 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 31 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 67.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM