Lot 2 General

Three-minute walk to T2 without the premium price tag

Lot 2 General sits directly in front of Terminal 2 at ONT and runs $30 per day, so it lands between the cheaper economy options and the higher-priced premium spots. This is the default pick for most T2 domestic departures if you want on-airport parking and don’t want to fuss with long shuttle rides. For very short stays, posted rates start around $10 for the first hour, then ramp up to the daily max.

Walking time from Lot 2 to the T2 doors is about three minutes if you park in the front half of the lot, according to regulars who say they “never bother with the shuttle.” ONT runs shuttles every 5–20 minutes across all lots, but most Lot 2 users skip them unless they’re wrangling multiple suitcases or kids. If you do plan to ride, budget an extra 10–15 minutes for the wait plus boarding.

Daily max is currently $30, so a Friday–Monday long weekend runs about $90 plus any taxes and fees. One Yelp reviewer noted that on holiday weekends the front rows fill fast, pushing late arrivals toward the back and adding a few extra minutes to the walk. If you care about snagging a space near the main crosswalk to T2, aim to arrive at least 90 minutes before departure on peak days.

Several Google reviewers mention they park in the rear rows near a specific light pole or sign so they can spot their car quickly on return, even at night. Others drop a pin in their phone map right where they park in Lot 2 General to avoid wandering the aisles after a late flight into T2. One practical move: snap a photo of the nearest row marker and the Terminal 2 façade so you have an easy visual reference when you land back at ONT.