San Bernardino travel guide

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You're Going to Love San Bernardino

With a population of 209,924, San Bernardino is a must-see destination in California, United States. Consider staying at least one whole day in San Bernardino to see all of its attractions.

Where to Eat in San Bernardino

If you’re looking for affordable options, The Cutting Board Restaurant & Bar (285 E. Hospitality Lane) and Black Angus Steakhouse - San Bernardino (290 E. Hospitality Lane) are great picks.

When to visit San Bernardino

San Bernardino in February
Estimated hotel price
$180
1 night at 3-star hotel
San Bernardino in February
Estimated hotel price
$180
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to San Bernardino in July, when the average temperature is 25 °C, and the highest can go up to 36 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 4 °C, with an average temperature of 11 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in February, when precipitation is around 83 mm. In contrast, July is usually the driest month of the year in San Bernardino, with an average rainfall of 1 mm.

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How to Get to San Bernardino

Plane

When flying to San Bernardino, you’ll arrive at San Bernardino Int (SBD), which is located 3 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to San Bernardino from Australia departs from Melbourne and takes around 14h 10m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to San Bernardino. The train journey from San Bernardino to Fullerton takes 0h 39m and costs around $21 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Anaheim, expect to pay about $24 for a 0h 44m trip. The train station in San Bernardino is called San Bernardino, and is located 1.2 miles from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to San Bernardino is to pick up a car hire from Los Angeles, which is about 59 miles from San Bernardino. You’ll find branches of Thrifty and Dollar, among others, in Los Angeles.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to San Bernardino, including Bus, Amtrak and FlixBus. From Bakersfield, the bus ride to San Bernardino takes 125 miles and will cost you around $49. From Paradise, the ticket costs about $106 for a journey of 240 miles. The most popular bus station is San Bernardino Transit Center, located 0.6 miles from the city centre of San Bernardino. San Bernardino is also a commonly used station, and is 1.2 miles from the city centre.

Plane

When flying to San Bernardino, you’ll arrive at San Bernardino Int (SBD), which is located 3 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to San Bernardino from Australia departs from Melbourne and takes around 14h 10m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to San Bernardino. The train journey from San Bernardino to Fullerton takes 0h 39m and costs around $21 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Anaheim, expect to pay about $24 for a 0h 44m trip. The train station in San Bernardino is called San Bernardino, and is located 1.2 miles from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to San Bernardino is to pick up a car hire from Los Angeles, which is about 59 miles from San Bernardino. You’ll find branches of Thrifty and Dollar, among others, in Los Angeles.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to San Bernardino, including Bus, Amtrak and FlixBus. From Bakersfield, the bus ride to San Bernardino takes 125 miles and will cost you around $49. From Paradise, the ticket costs about $106 for a journey of 240 miles. The most popular bus station is San Bernardino Transit Center, located 0.6 miles from the city centre of San Bernardino. San Bernardino is also a commonly used station, and is 1.2 miles from the city centre.

Airports near San Bernardino

Airlines serving San Bernardino

Lufthansa
Good (4,672 reviews)
KLM
Good (857 reviews)
SWISS
Good (930 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,503 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,606 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,300 reviews)
Air France
Good (979 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,563 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (475 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,940 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,131 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,482 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,809 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
Finnair
Good (878 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,166 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (832 reviews)
LOT
Good (685 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (917 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 reviews)
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Where to stay in San Bernardino

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham San Bernardino and Hampton Inn & Suites San Bernardino.

Where to stay in popular areas of San Bernardino

Most booked hotels in San Bernardino

Ayres Hotel Redlands
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
$209+
Hilton Garden Inn San Bernardino
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
$184+
Dynasty Suites Redlands
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
$160+
Homewood Suites by Hilton San Bernardino
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
$207+
Hampton Inn & Suites San Bernardino
2 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
$173+
DoubleTree by Hilton San Bernardino
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
$184+

Hiring a car in San Bernardino

Expect to pay $1.59 per litre in San Bernardino (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $18.99 and $25.31. The most frequently booked car type in San Bernardino is Intermediate (Mazda CX-5 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard car hire (Ford Edge or similar) is, on average, 56% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $1.59 per litre in San Bernardino (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $18.99 and $25.31. The most frequently booked car type in San Bernardino is Intermediate (Mazda CX-5 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard car hire (Ford Edge or similar) is, on average, 56% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.