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San Bernardino to Los Angeles Train Schedule

Is it better to travel by bus or train from San Bernardino to Los Angeles?

There are usually 30 daily bus trips available from San Bernardino to Los Angeles.

Bus
Train
Avg. Price
Avg. Price
CZK 489.19
Avg. Price
CZK 609.13
Daily Trips
Daily Trips
30
Daily Trips
4
Duration
Duration
3h 35m
Duration
4h 30m

Trip Summary

3 trains operate daily from San Bernardino to Los Angeles. The train trip from San Bernardino to Los Angeles is usually about 4 hours and 35 minutes long. However, traveling on the fastest Amtrak Southwest Chief train can get you there in as little as 2 hours and 6 minutes.

Distance55 mi (88 km)
Fastest train2h 6m
Lowest priceCZK 334.92
Trains per day1
Most frequent serviceAmtrak
Train lines2

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Price trends for trains from San Bernardino to Los Angeles

Average train ticket prices from San Bernardino to Los Angeles by month

CZK 1,047CZK 837CZK 628CZK 419CZK 209ASONDJFMAMJJ

Which train should you take from San Bernardino to Los Angeles?

2 train services operate from San Bernardino to Los Angeles. Amtrak usually has more trains scheduled, with 2 trips per day. That said, it's still worth comparing the prices and trip durations:

TrainDaily TripsAvg. TimeAvg. Price
Amtrak25h 20mCZK 653.30
Amtrak Southwest Chief12h 23mCZK 378.67
  • 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 2 Amtrak trains from San Bernardino to Los Angeles every day, as well as 3 trips on the weekends, with prices starting from CZK 586.

  • 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 San Bernardino to Los Angeles in about 2 hours and 23 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 San Bernardino to Los Angeles

The distance between San Bernardino and Los Angeles is approximately 55 miles, or 88 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 4 hours and 35 minutes, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 2 hours and 6 minutes. Although it takes a couple of hours each way, it's still possible to make a round trip in a single day. Since most trains are equipped with Wi-Fi, you should be able to browse the Internet or get some work done during your journey.

Wednesday tends to be the busiest day of the week with travelers taking trains from San Bernardino to Los Angeles. Ticket price also tend to be more expensive on Wednesday than other days. If you are hoping to have more room on the train and even save some change check out travel options on Thursday instead, as less people travel then and deals are more likely to be found.

The earliest train departs San Bernardino at 5:00am while the last train of the day leaves at 6:00am. To see all scheduled departure times, use the search function on this page to get the full schedule for your specific travel dates.

There are 3 scheduled trains on most days. There is one direct train, which you can stay on for the entire journey from San Bernardino to Los Angeles. In contrast, taking a non-direct train would require you to transfer trains during your trip.

You can also take a train for your return trip from Los Angeles to San Bernardino.

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 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 Los Angeles?

Main arrival station: Amtrak Metrolink Station - 7724 Van Nuys Blvd

There are more train stations and stops in Los Angeles than most cities. Most trains from San Bernardino will stop at one (or more) of the 3 following stations in Los Angeles:

All train stations in Los Angeles:

  • Amtrak Metrolink Station - 7724 Van Nuys Blvd

  • 10040 Old Depot Plaza Rd, Chatsworth

  • Union Station

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