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Trip Summary
There is usually just one train option from San Bernardino to Monterey per day. The average train journey from San Bernardino to Monterey takes 13 hours and 29 minutes, but some Amtrak train trips are as short as 13 hours and 18 minutes.
Distance | 311 mi (501 km) |
Fastest train | 13h 18m |
Lowest price | €69.99 |
Most frequent service | Amtrak |
Train lines | 1 |
What is the price of a train ticket from San Bernardino to Monterey?
The average price for a train ticket from San Bernardino to Monterey is €72.23, By booking your trip at least 23 days in advance, you increase your chances of scoring even cheaper tickets. But if you wait until the day of your trip to book tickets, expect to pay €69.34 more.
Monthly average prices
Which train should you take from San Bernardino to Monterey?
Amtrak is the one and only train line which connects San Bernardino to Monterey. Furthermore, there is only one train per day, so you will have to plan your travel around this limited availability. On the other hand, you won't have to spend a ton of time comparing a bunch of possible options.
Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
---|---|---|---|
Amtrak | 1 | 13h 29m | €120.01 |
Amtrak is the largest passenger railroad service in America, offering daily intercity trains to hundreds of destinations across the contiguous United States, as well as several cities in Canada. Every Amtrak train comes equipped with comfortable seats with extra legroom, as well as several four-seat areas with tables in the middle. In addition, each car has a freshly cleaned restroom, free WiFi and power outlets at every seat. There are also snack bars where you can purchase drinks or food during your journey. On average, there are 1 Amtrak trains from San Bernardino to Monterey every day, as well as 5 trips on the weekends, with prices starting from €70.
Frequently Asked Questions
The distance between San Bernardino and Monterey is approximately 311 miles, or 501 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 13 hours and 29 minutes, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 13 hours and 18 minutes.
Looking for ways to pass the time? Most trains are equipped with Wi-Fi, which means you can stream music, browse social media or get some work done during your ride. That said, in case your train has a spotty signal, or is among the few without Wi-Fi, we also recommend downloading TV shows and movies to your mobile device in advance of your trip. That way the ride will fly by whatever the Wi-Fi situation.
Saturday tends to be the busiest day of the week with travelers taking trains from San Bernardino to Monterey. Ticket price also tend to be more expensive on Saturday than other days. If you are hoping to have more room on the train and even save some change check out travel options on Wednesday instead, as less people travel then and deals are more likely to be found.
Most days, there is only one train which leaves San Bernardino at 05:00 and arrives in Monterey around 13 hours later.
Typically there is only one scheduled train per day. However, it is not a direct train. This means that you will need to disembark from your original train and board a connecting train at some point during your journey. You will need to remember to bring your carry-on luggage with you when you transfer trains. Depending on the carrier's policy, you may also be responsible for transferring your own checked baggage.
City Information
Station Information
Where is the train station in San Bernardino?
Main departure station: 1170 W Third St
There is one train station in San Bernardino.
All train stations in San Bernardino:
1170 W Third St
Where is the train station in Monterey?
Main arrival station: 1 Old Golf Course Rd
There are more train stations and stops in Monterey than most cities. Most trains from San Bernardino will stop at one (or more) of the 5 following stations in Monterey:
Train stations in Monterey:
1 Old Golf Course Rd
351 Fremont St
Monterey Bay Aquarium
Marriott
500 Tyler St
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