Transportation & Infrastructure

As a frontier rail town, Colton forged its future with fast-moving transportation, and the city hasn’t slowed down since. Colton first earned the name “Hub City” with Colton Crossing, the nation’s busiest at-grade rail crossing; today, Class I rail lines and Interstate highways converge here, and help make Colton a vital nexus in the Inland Empire transportation network.

Colton’s logistical network facilitates multimodal speed in shipping as well as up-to-the-minute mobility in personal and professional travel through:

Dual Class I rail: The nation’s two largest railroads, BNSF and UP, intersect in Colton, providing omnidirectional transcontinental reach as well as blanket coverage of markets west of the Mississippi River.

Omnidirectional interstate reach: Also converging in Colton are I-10, the east-west corridor spanning the nation, and I-215, an auxiliary route of the north-south I-15 which connects San Bernardino County to markets deep in Western states. In addition to interstate speed and reach, Colton also offers excellent frontage opportunities with acreage along I-10, where high traffic counts can build enterprise visibility.

Convenient access to international air: Just 9 miles away, the publicly owned San Bernadino International Airport (SBD) provides a well-connected and highly cost-competitive cargo option, with facilities that include a runway large enough to accommodate the world’s largest aircraft; SBD’s passenger service provides direct connections to major markets across the nation, including Las Vegas. Just 18 miles away, the Ontario International Airport (ONT) is one of the nation’s major international gateways, and a top 5 airport for both passenger and cargo service.

Global ports: Less than two hours away at the San Pedro Bay Port Complex, the Port of Long Beach and the Port of Los Angeles, the nation’s largest port, open essential global access. Ranked ninth in the world, the Complex handles approximately 30% of U.S. imports.

Bottom line on transportation and infrastructure: Colton means faster access and lower costs.