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Is it better to travel by bus or train from Los Angeles to San Bernardino?
There are usually 31 daily bus trips available from Los Angeles to San Bernardino.
Bus | Train | |
|---|---|---|
Avg. Price | Avg. Price$23.13 | Avg. Price$26.73 |
Daily Trips | Daily Trips31 | Daily Trips3 |
Duration | Duration2h 34m | Duration5h 47m |
Trip Summary
You can pick from 2 daily train trips between Los Angeles and San Bernardino. The average train journey from Los Angeles to San Bernardino takes 5 hours and 51 minutes, but some Amtrak Southwest Chief train trips are as short as one hour and 37 minutes.
| Distance | 55 mi (88 km) |
| Fastest train | 1h 37m |
| Lowest price | $14.00 |
| Trains per day | 1 |
| Most frequent service | Amtrak |
| Train lines | 2 |
What is the price of a train ticket from Los Angeles to San Bernardino?
In the last 30 days, the average cost of a train ticket from Los Angeles to San Bernardino was $16.00. This is a fantastic deal for train travel. You have the best chances of scoring the cheapest ticket to San Bernardino if you book your train tickets at least 25 days in advance. Waiting to purchase until the day of your trip could end up costing you an extra $16.60.
Average train ticket prices from Los Angeles to San Bernardino by travel date
For the next 30 days, the cost of a one-way train trip from Los Angeles to San Bernardino will range from $23 to $29. If you're planning to travel by train to San Bernardino in the upcoming week, the cheapest train ticket from Los Angeles you can find in the next 7 days is $25. Be sure to book your trip in advance as train ticket prices typically increase as your travel date approaches.
Average train ticket prices from Los Angeles to San Bernardino by month
Prices as travel date approaches
Since ticket prices on this route stay pretty consistent, you don’t need to book way in advance. However, we recommend buying your train ticket to San Bernardino at least 48 hours before your scheduled departure to prevent any unpleasant surprises, like last-minute surges in price or sold-out tickets.
Which train should you take from Los Angeles to San Bernardino?
2 train services operate from Los Angeles to San Bernardino. However, each train line only offers one daily trip.
| Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amtrak | 1 | 7h 57m | $31.32 |
| Amtrak Southwest Chief | 1 | 1h 37m | $17.85 |
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 Los Angeles to San Bernardino every day, as well as 2 trips on the weekends, with prices starting from $26.
The Southwest Chief is a passenger train operated by America’s largest train service, Amtrak. The full route travels over 2,200 miles from Chicago to Los Angeles, which takes over 43 hours. The train covers the stretch from Los Angeles to San Bernardino in about 1 hours and 37 minutes. In addition to standard Coach Class seats, the Southwest Chief offers several sleeper cabin options on longer journeys. Amtrak’s Southwest Chief is consistently ranked as one of the most scenic train routes in America, thanks to the stunning views of the Painted Desert, the Red Cliffs of Sedona, and the Grand Canyon you’ll see from your train window.
Frequently asked questions about traveling by train from Los Angeles to San Bernardino
Trains from Los Angeles to San Bernardino are the most crowded on Friday. Tickets also tend to be more expensive then. If you are looking for a great deal on your train tickets or just want extra room to stretch out, consider traveling on Friday instead, as it tends to be the least crowded day of the week.
The earliest train departs Los Angeles at 10:00am while the last train of the day leaves at 5:00pm. To see all scheduled departure times, use the search function on this page to get the full schedule for your specific travel dates.
Trains leave the station in Los Angeles twice a day, so there are a couple of options depending on your preferred travel time. One of these is a direct train, which will typically get you to San Bernardino faster. While it might still have stops along the way, you will not need to switch trains during your trip.
You can also take a train for your return trip from San Bernardino to Los Angeles.
City Information
Los Angeles
Los Angeles is the undisputed world capital of the entertainment business. Because of that, the City of Angels is where you will find some of the most iconic landmarks of the film and music industries, including the world-famous Walk of Fame and Dolby Theatre (home of the Academy Awards) on Hollywood Boulevard, the easily recognizable Capitol Records building at Hollywood & Vine, and the LA Live complex in Downtown Los Angeles.
The best part of LA is that it has something to offer for people of all interests: outdoor enthusiasts can hike up to the Hollywood sign, fashion aficionados can go shopping in Beverly Hills, art lovers can check out the prominent Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) in the Miracle Mile district, and those looking for a fun night out can go bar-hopping in West Hollywood. Are you a Pokémon GO addict? Well then this is the place for you because LA is the best city to catch the rarest Pokémon in the U.S.. And if you want to want to experience the famed golden coast of Southern California for yourself, head west to Santa Monica and Venice for a refreshing dip in the Pacific Ocean.
With one of the biggest airports on the West Coast and several bus and train stops across the county, Los Angeles makes it easy to travel elsewhere in California, visit the neighboring Nevada, Arizona and Mexico, or take a flight to pretty much any other part of the world.
Station Information
Where is the train station in Los Angeles?
Image credit: David Wilson
Link to image attributionMain departure station: Union Station
Union Station is the main train station in Los Angeles and the largest railroad passenger terminal in the Western United States. The station was opened in 1939 and has become one of California’s busiest transportation hubs, serving more than 100 thousand passengers per day. Every Amtrak route that goes through Los Angeles stops at Union Station. In addition, the area around the station serves as the main bus stop for several bus carriers that conduct trips in and out of the city. Located in Downtown LA, Union Station offers easy transit connections to other parts of the city via three Metro Rail lines and one Metro Busway line, as well as a shuttle service to LAX airport. Union Station also serves as the main LA hub for six lines of Metrolink, Southern California’s primary commuter rail service.
All train stations in Los Angeles:
Union Station
Amtrak Metrolink Station - 7724 Van Nuys Blvd
10040 Old Depot Plaza Rd, Chatsworth
Where is the train station in San Bernardino?
Main arrival station: 1170 W Third St
San Bernardino has one train station.
All train stations in San Bernardino:
1170 W Third St
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