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 May
Estimated hotel price
C$ 156
1 night at 3-star hotel
San Bernardino in May
Estimated hotel price
C$ 156
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 Canada departs from Vancouver and takes around 2h 56m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving San Bernardino, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from San Bernardino to San Diego takes 2h 47m and costs around C$ 48 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Palm Springs, expect to pay about C$ 30 for a 3h 33m 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 rental from Los Angeles, which is about 59 miles from San Bernardino. You’ll find branches of Priceless and Thrifty, among others, in Los Angeles.

Bus

The most popular bus station is San Bernardino 596 N G St, located 0.6 miles from downtown San Bernardino. San Bernardino Transit Center is also a commonly used station, and is 0.6 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 Canada departs from Vancouver and takes around 2h 56m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving San Bernardino, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from San Bernardino to San Diego takes 2h 47m and costs around C$ 48 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Palm Springs, expect to pay about C$ 30 for a 3h 33m 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 rental from Los Angeles, which is about 59 miles from San Bernardino. You’ll find branches of Priceless and Thrifty, among others, in Los Angeles.

Bus

The most popular bus station is San Bernardino 596 N G St, located 0.6 miles from downtown San Bernardino. San Bernardino Transit Center is also a commonly used station, and is 0.6 miles from the city centre.

Airports near San Bernardino

Airlines serving San Bernardino

Lufthansa
Good (7,356 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,417 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,799 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,717 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,762 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (9,630 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (933 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,673 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,622 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,754 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,082 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (4,159 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (482 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (7,353 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,407 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,332 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,331 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,986 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,367 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,286 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$ 170+
Dynasty Suites Redlands
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
C$ 135+
Hilton Garden Inn San Bernardino
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
C$ 162+
DoubleTree by Hilton San Bernardino
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
C$ 167+
Homewood Suites by Hilton San Bernardino
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
C$ 156+
Hampton Inn & Suites San Bernardino
2 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
C$ 155+

Renting a car in San Bernardino

Expect to pay C$ 1.40 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$ 16.72 and C$ 22.30. Compact (Ford EcoSport or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in San Bernardino, while also 76% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay C$ 1.40 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$ 16.72 and C$ 22.30. Compact (Ford EcoSport or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in San Bernardino, while also 76% cheaper than other types, on average.