Head for the hills with us for our retreat-style conference at California State Polytechnic University, Pomona – October 14-18,2026.
Transportation from Local Airports
Transportation options to the conference hotel from Ontario International Airport (ONT), the closest major airport to Pomona, CA, located only about 10–12 miles away.
ONT Rideshare (Uber/Lyft/Opoli/Wingz):
Available for curbside pickup at the terminal islands.
Estimated costs are around $37.–$54.
Typical travel time of 15–25 minutes
ONT Taxi: Bell Cab is the authorized provider.
Available at taxi ranks in front of all terminals.
Estimated cost is $40.–$50.
Typical travel time of 15–25 minutes
ONT Public Transit (Bus):
Take the Omnitrans Line 61 bus from Terminal 2 to the Pomona Transit Center, then transfer to a local bus (such as Foothill Transit) toward Temple Ave.
Single ride $2.00
Typical travel time 40-60+ minutes.
Transportation options to the conference hotel from John Wayne Airport (SNA) located about 34–37 miles away.
SNA Rideshare (Uber/Lyft):
Available at the terminal.
Estimated costs vary from $68. (Uber Electric) to $99+ (UberXL) for a direct trip.
The drive is roughly 40 minutes depending on traffic.
SNA Taxi:
Available at the Ground Transportation Center on the arrival level.
Estimated cost approximately $95.–$120.
The drive is roughly 40 minutes depending on traffic.
SNA Rental Car:
Several agencies are located on-site.
The drive is roughly 40 minutes drive depending on traffic.
Parking fees at the hotel may apply.
Transportation options to the conference hotel from Los Angeles International (LAX) located about 47 miles away.
Ride-share (Uber/Lyft):
Available from LAX via the LAXit lot.
Estimated cost vary from $119. (Lyft Standard) to $110.96 (UberX)
Taking about 55 minutes to 1 hour depending on traffic.
Taxi/Private Car Service:
Approximately $150–$180+ for a 55-minute trip.
Options include Prime Time Shuttle or SuperShuttle.
Rental Car:
Several agencies are located on-site.
The drive takes roughly 55 minutes to 1 hour+ during peak traffic (taking I-105 E to I-605 N to I-10 E.).
Parking fees at the hotel may apply.
Public Transit (Most Cost-Effective):
1. Take the LAX FlyAway bus from the terminal to Union Station
- Cost: $12.75.
- Taking 30-60 minutes depending on traffic.
2. From Union Station, take the Metrolink San Bernardino Line to the Pomona-North station.
- Cost: $7.-$11.
- Taking 50-55 minutes.
3. Take a short taxi/Uber to the hotel.
- From Pomona-North station
- Estimated cost varies $8. to $15. (Uber).
- Taking about 12 minutes.
Local Transportation to California State Polytechnic University
VASTA will provide a Lyft Pass discount code to all conference attendees for daily transportation to the conference. More information will be provided closer to the event.
Parking Information for California State Polytechnic University
If you’re driving to the conference, please be aware that you will need to purchase a daily parking pass to park on campus. More information can be found here.
A list of Accessible Parking locations can be found here. The conference events will be held in the Drama Department/Theatre Building (Building 25) and the Bronco Student Center Building (Building 35). The closest Accessible Parking spots are in the parking lots off Camphor Lane, directly north of the Music School (Building 24).
California State Polytechnic University Campus Map
A full map of the campus can be found here.