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. San Bernardino deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

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
C$ 162
1 night at 3-star hotel
San Bernardino in February
Estimated hotel price
C$ 162
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 Canada departs from Vancouver and takes around 2h 51m.

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 C$ 19 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Anaheim, expect to pay about C$ 22 for a 0h 47m 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 rental from Los Angeles, which is about 95 km from San Bernardino. You’ll find branches of Thrifty and Ace, among others, in Los Angeles.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to San Bernardino, including Bus, FlixBus and Busbud. From Santa Barbara, the bus ride to San Bernardino takes 120 miles and will cost you around C$ 44. From Bakersfield, the ticket costs about C$ 22 for a journey of 201 km. The most popular bus station is San Bernardino Transit Center, located 1.0 km from downtown 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 Canada departs from Vancouver and takes around 2h 51m.

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 C$ 19 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Anaheim, expect to pay about C$ 22 for a 0h 47m 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 rental from Los Angeles, which is about 95 km from San Bernardino. You’ll find branches of Thrifty and Ace, among others, in Los Angeles.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to San Bernardino, including Bus, FlixBus and Busbud. From Santa Barbara, the bus ride to San Bernardino takes 120 miles and will cost you around C$ 44. From Bakersfield, the ticket costs about C$ 22 for a journey of 201 km. The most popular bus station is San Bernardino Transit Center, located 1.0 km from downtown 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 (4,677 reviews)
KLM
Good (855 reviews)
SWISS
Good (933 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,522 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,619 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,305 reviews)
Air France
Good (984 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,583 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (478 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,951 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,123 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,476 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,834 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
Finnair
Good (873 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,174 reviews)
LOT
Good (684 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (922 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (824 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

Ayres Hotel Redlands
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
C$ 184+
Hilton Garden Inn San Bernardino
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
C$ 165+
Dynasty Suites Redlands
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
C$ 144+
Homewood Suites by Hilton San Bernardino
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
C$ 180+
Hampton Inn & Suites San Bernardino
2 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
C$ 156+
DoubleTree by Hilton San Bernardino
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
C$ 165+

Renting a car in San Bernardino

Expect to pay C$ 1.43 per litre in San Bernardino (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 17.07 and C$ 22.75. The most frequently booked car type in San Bernardino is Full-size (GMC Yukon or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Nissan Sentra or similar) are, on average, 48% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Expect to pay C$ 1.43 per litre in San Bernardino (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 17.07 and C$ 22.75. The most frequently booked car type in San Bernardino is Full-size (GMC Yukon or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Nissan Sentra or similar) are, on average, 48% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.