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.

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
$195
1 night at 3-star hotel
San Bernardino in February
Estimated hotel price
$195
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 5 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to San Bernardino from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 12h 05m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to San Bernardino. The train journey from San Bernardino to Burbank takes 0h 27m and costs around $18 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Fullerton, expect to pay about $23 for a 0h 39m trip. The train station in San Bernardino is called San Bernardino, and is located 2.0 km 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 95 km 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, FlixBus and Amtrak. From Santa Barbara, the bus ride to San Bernardino takes 193 km and will cost you around $53. From Bakersfield, the ticket costs about $53 for a journey of 201 km. The most popular bus station is San Bernardino Transit Center, located 1.0 km from the city centre of San Bernardino. San Bernardino is also a commonly used station, and is 1.9 km from the city centre.

Plane

When flying to San Bernardino, you’ll arrive at San Bernardino Int (SBD), which is located 5 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to San Bernardino from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 12h 05m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to San Bernardino. The train journey from San Bernardino to Burbank takes 0h 27m and costs around $18 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Fullerton, expect to pay about $23 for a 0h 39m trip. The train station in San Bernardino is called San Bernardino, and is located 2.0 km 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 95 km 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, FlixBus and Amtrak. From Santa Barbara, the bus ride to San Bernardino takes 193 km and will cost you around $53. From Bakersfield, the ticket costs about $53 for a journey of 201 km. The most popular bus station is San Bernardino Transit Center, located 1.0 km from the city centre of San Bernardino. San Bernardino is also a commonly used station, and is 1.9 km from the city centre.

Airports near San Bernardino

Airlines serving San Bernardino

Lufthansa
Good (4,666 reviews)
KLM
Good (853 reviews)
SWISS
Good (941 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,530 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,618 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,306 reviews)
Air France
Good (985 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,582 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (485 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,960 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,122 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,469 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,849 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
Finnair
Good (870 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,174 reviews)
LOT
Good (684 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (924 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (827 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (833 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

Hilton Garden Inn San Bernardino
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
$199+
Homewood Suites by Hilton San Bernardino
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
$213+
DoubleTree by Hilton San Bernardino
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
$176+
Hampton Inn & Suites San Bernardino
2 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
$187+
Motel 6 San Bernardino South
2 stars
Good (6.6, Good reviews)
$136+
Motel 6 San Bernardino North
2 stars
Okay (5.8, Okay reviews)
$109+

Hiring a car in San Bernardino

Expect to pay $1.71 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 $20.52 and $27.36. The most frequently booked car type in San Bernardino is Mini (Dodge Grand Caravan or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Supplier choice car hire (Class Special Car or similar) is, on average, 55% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $1.71 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 $20.52 and $27.36. The most frequently booked car type in San Bernardino is Mini (Dodge Grand Caravan or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Supplier choice car hire (Class Special Car or similar) is, on average, 55% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.