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Trip Summary
There are usually 3 daily train trips available from San Bernardino to Santa Maria. Traveling by train from San Bernardino to Santa Maria usually takes 11 hours and 10 minutes, but the fastest Amtrak train can make the trip in 10 hours and 30 minutes.
Distance | 188 mi (303 km) |
Fastest train | 10h 30m |
Lowest price | $90.00 |
Most frequent service | Amtrak |
Train lines | 1 |
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Which train should you take from San Bernardino to Santa Maria?
Amtrak is the one and only train line which connects San Bernardino to Santa Maria. However, there are 3 trains per day to choose from.
Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
---|---|---|---|
Amtrak | 3 | 11h 10m | $94.89 |
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 3 Amtrak trains from San Bernardino to Santa Maria every day, as well as 3 trips on the weekends, with prices starting from $90.
Frequently Asked Questions
The distance between San Bernardino and Santa Maria is approximately 188 miles, or 303 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 11 hours and 10 minutes, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 10 hours and 30 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.
Trains departing from San Bernardino to Santa Maria tend to have the most passengers on Tuesday. With higher demand ticket prices also tend to be higher on Tuesday. If you are trying to snag a cheap train tickets or just want an emptier train you'll have better luck by booking travel departing on Thursday as the least number of people tend to travel then.
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. Unfortunately, none of them are direct connections, so you will need to disembark from your original train and board a connecting train during your journey. Don't forget to bring your carry-on luggage when you switch trains. In some instances, you may also be responsible for transferring your own checked baggage.
You can also take a train for your return trip from Santa Maria to San Bernardino.
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 Santa Maria?
Main arrival station: Santa Maria Bus Stop
Santa Maria has one train station.
All train stations in Santa Maria:
Santa Maria Bus Stop
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