There are 3 ways to get from Ontario to Thompson by plane, train (Amtrak), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Thompson Municipal Airport (YTH)plane ONT - YTH
9h 33m$520–1,263Train
- Take the train from Montclair to L.A. Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Seattletrain
- Take the train from Seattle to Vancouvertrain
- Take the train from Vancouver to Portage la Prairietrain
- Take the train from Portage la Prairie to Thompsontrain
4d 21h$1,932–3,669Drive 3,583.7 km
- Drive from Ontario to Thompsoncar 3,583.7 km
40h 22m$605–873
Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Thompson Municipal Airport (YTH) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Ontario to Thompson is to drive which costs $600 - $900 and takes 40h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Ontario to Thompson is to fly which takes 9h 33m and costs $500 - $1,300.
No, there is no direct train from Ontario to Thompson. However, there are services departing from Montclair and arriving at Thompson via Los Angeles, Seattle, Vancouver and Portage la Prairie. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4 days 21h.
The distance between Ontario and Thompson is 2859 km. The road distance is 3583.7 km.
The best way to get from Ontario to Thompson without a car is to train which takes 4 days 21h and costs $1,900 - $3,700.
It takes approximately 9h 33m to get from Ontario to Thompson, including transfers.
Ontario to Thompson train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, depart from Montclair station.
The best way to get from Ontario to Thompson is to fly which takes 9h 33m and costs $500 - $1,300. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $1,900 - $3,700 and takes 4 days 21h.
Thompson is 3h ahead of Ontario. It is currently 4:54 PM in Ontario and 7:54 PM in Thompson.
Ontario to Thompson train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, arrive at L.A. Union Station.
What companies run services between Ontario, CA, USA and Thompson, MB, Canada?
Southwest Airlines, WestJet, and three other airlines fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Thompson Municipal Airport (YTH) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Mountain @ 5th Street to Thompson via Montclair Transit Center, Montclair, L.A. Union Station, Los Angeles, Seattle, Vancouver, Portage la Prairie, and Thompson in around 4d 21h.
- Website
- calmair.com
Flights from Ontario International Airport to Thompson Municipal Airport via Phoenix, Winnipeg
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 30m
- When
- Sunday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $470–2,300
Flights from Ontario International Airport to Thompson Municipal Airport via Las Vegas, Winnipeg
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 5m
- When
- Monday and Thursday
- Estimated price
- $440–2,200
Flights from Ontario International Airport to Thompson Municipal Airport via Denver, Winnipeg
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 33m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $500–1,300
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from Montclair to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $11–16
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Los Angeles to Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 34h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $1,000–1,700
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Seattle to Vancouver
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $120–190
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 888 842-7245
- Website
- VIA Rail
Train from Vancouver to Portage la Prairie
- Ave. Duration
- 2d 2h
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $550–1,200
- Website
- VIA Rail
- Escape
- $550–1,200
- Business
- $600–1,000
- Business Plus
- $650–1,000
- Economy
- $600–1,200
- Economy Plus
- $650–1,200
Train from Portage la Prairie to Thompson
- Ave. Duration
- 22h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $240–550
- Website
- VIA Rail
- Escape
- $240–550
- Business
- $300–490
- Business Plus
- $320–500
- Economy
- $270–550
- Economy Plus
- $300–550
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Yes, the driving distance between Ontario to Thompson is 3584 km. It takes approximately 40h 22m to drive from Ontario to Thompson.
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