Cheap train tickets from San Diego to San Bernardino
Find and compare the best ground travel options in one place.
Millions of travelers trust Wanderu every year to get:
Lowest Prices
We find the cheapest bus & train tickets, so you can wander for less.
Best Travel Options
We partner with 500+ carriers to bring you the most bus & train options.
Quick & Easy Booking
Book trips quickly with a simple, hassle-free checkout – online & on our app.
Fast Customer Support
We don’t monkey around. We respond within minutes to help you out.
See what travelers are saying about Wanderu:
San Diego to San Bernardino Train Schedule
Is it better to travel by bus or train from San Diego to San Bernardino?
There are usually 11 daily bus trips available from San Diego to San Bernardino.
Bus | Train | |
|---|---|---|
Avg. Price | Avg. PriceRON 199.25 | Avg. PriceRON 218.96 |
Daily Trips | Daily Trips11 | Daily Trips1 |
Duration | Duration3h 51m | Duration4h 50m |
Trip Summary
There is usually just one train option from San Diego to San Bernardino per day. The average train journey from San Diego to San Bernardino takes 4 hours and 51 minutes, but some Amtrak train trips are as short as 4 hours and 46 minutes.
| Distance | 97 mi (155 km) |
| Fastest train | 4h 46m |
| Lowest price | RON 198.81 |
| Most frequent service | Amtrak |
| Train lines | 1 |
What is the price of a train ticket from San Diego to San Bernardino?
The average price for a train ticket from San Diego to San Bernardino is RON 209.77, Compared to most train fares, this is an excellent price. By booking your trip at least 29 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 RON 26.86 more.
Average train ticket prices from San Diego to San Bernardino by month
Prices as travel date approaches
By booking your train trip from San Diego to San Bernardino on Wanderu at least 29 days ahead of time, you can save about RON 26.86 on your ticket. Waiting until the last minute means missing out on these savings!
Which train should you take from San Diego to San Bernardino?
Amtrak is the one and only train line which connects San Diego to San Bernardino. 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 | 4h 51m | RON 225.98 |
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 Diego to San Bernardino every day, as well as 2 trips on the weekends, with prices starting from RON 199.
Frequently asked questions about traveling by train from San Diego to San Bernardino
The distance between San Diego and San Bernardino is approximately 97 miles, or 155 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 4 hours and 51 minutes, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 4 hours and 46 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 Diego to San Bernardino tend to have the most passengers on Saturday. With higher demand ticket prices also tend to be higher on Saturday. 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 Tuesday as the least number of people tend to travel then.
Most days, there is only one train which leaves San Diego at 2:00pm and arrives in San Bernardino around 4 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.
You can also take a train for your return trip from San Bernardino to San Diego.
City Information
San Diego
San Diego is known as "America's Finest City" for its sunny weather, white-sand beaches, and dazzling attractions from Belmont Park to SeaWorld. San Diego's 70 miles of pristine beaches include such gems as Mission Beach, Pacific Beach, La Jolla Cove, and Coronado Beach. The city's strong surfing culture may even inspire you to rent a surfboard and catch the epic waves, bro.
Visitors can spend days getting lost in Balboa Park, a 1,200-acre cultural hub which features 16 museums, immaculate gardens, and the world-famous San Diego Zoo. The historic heart of the city, Old Town, showcases San Diego's heritage and ties to Mexican culture, while other sights like the USS Midway pay tribute to the city's military and maritime history. Leave time for some evening exploring, too! San Diego is rated the #1 best city for craft beer in America, so don't miss out on the bars in the Gaslamp Quarter: 16 walkable blocks packed with nightlife and young crowds.
Two airports, as well as many bus and train options, mean it is easy to get to San Diego from afar or from nearby cities like Tijuana, Los Angeles, Phoenix, and Las Vegas.
Station Information
Where is the train station in San Diego?
Image credit: Doug Letterman
Link to image attributionMain departure station: Santa Fe Depot - 1050 Kettner Blvd
The Santa Fe Depot is the main train station in San Diego and one of the end points of the Pacific Surfliner, the only Amtrak train line that serves the city. The station is also used by the Green Line of the San Diego Trolley light rail transit service and the COASTER commuter rail service that connects the city with the central and northern coastal regions of San Diego County. Opened in 1915, the Santa Fe Depot is famous for its Spanish Colonial Revival Style architecture and grand interior space that features natural redwood beam ceilings and ceramic details. The train station is located in the heart of Downtown San Diego, making it easy to reach from all parts of the city.
All train stations in San Diego:
Santa Fe Depot - 1050 Kettner Blvd
4005 Taylor St
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
Get around town with Moovit
Need a return trip from San Bernardino to San Diego?
Search Train TicketsPlan your next adventure
More trains from San Diego
- San Diego to Flagstaff Train
RON 595+
- Train from San Diego to Goleta
RON 243+
- Train from San Diego to Irvine
RON 117+
- Train from San Diego to Lompoc
RON 230+
- Train from San Diego to Los Angeles
RON 162+
- San Diego to Moorpark Train
RON 177+
- San Diego to Paso Robles Train
RON 407+
- San Diego to San Francisco Train
RON 399+
- Train from San Diego to Santa Ana
RON 128+
- San Diego to Santa Maria Train
RON 340+
- San Diego to Ventura
RON 188+
- Train from San Diego to Kansas City
RON 1,148+
- San Diego to Salem Train
RON 969+
- Train from San Diego to Pittsburgh
RON 2,521+
- San Diego to Dallas
RON 1,253+
- San Diego to Seattle Train
RON 990+
- San Diego to Spokane Train
RON 1,298+
- Train from San Diego to Vancouver
RON 966+
Continue by train from San Bernardino
- San Bernardino to Flagstaff
RON 481+
- Train from San Bernardino to Anaheim
RON 114+
- San Bernardino to Bakersfield Train
RON 181+
- San Bernardino to Fresno Train
RON 255+
- Train from San Bernardino to Los Angeles
RON 95+
- Train from San Bernardino to Needles
RON 216+
- San Bernardino to Palm Springs Train
RON 99+
- Train from San Bernardino to Sacramento
RON 492+
- Train from San Bernardino to San Diego
RON 222+
- San Bernardino to San Francisco
RON 449+
- Train from San Bernardino to San Jose
RON 599+
- San Bernardino to Santa Barbara Train
RON 279+
- San Bernardino to Stockton Train
RON 355+
- Train from San Bernardino to Chicago
RON 1,642+
- Train from San Bernardino to Albuquerque
RON 451+
- Train from San Bernardino to Las Vegas
RON 512+
- Train from San Bernardino to Portland
RON 1,141+
- San Bernardino to Seattle
RON 1,645+
Check out these popular routes
- Toronto to Vancouver
RON 2,462+
- Québec to Montreal
RON 201+
- Madrid to Barcelona
RON 328+
- London to Paris
RON 1,115+
- Train from San Diego to Los Angeles
RON 162+
- Train from Newark to New York
RON 587+
- St Louis to Chicago Train
RON 255+
- Train from New York to Ontario
RON 2,266+
- Train from New York to Boston
RON 559+
- New York to Albany
RON 274+
- Train from New York to Providence
RON 626+
- Train from Portland to Seattle
RON 213+
- Train from Leavenworth to Seattle
RON 292+
- Train from Seattle to Leavenworth
RON 261+
- Train from Seattle to Vancouver
RON 220+
Wanderu is the simplest way to book bus and train travel.
With just a quick search on Wanderu, you can compare bus and train schedules and prices from hundreds of travel companies in one convenient place to find the trip that works best for you. Wanderu’s simple checkout process makes it easy to book cheap bus and train tickets hassle-free. Most importantly, as Wanderu is an official partner of all leading bus and train companies, we always have the best bus and train deals out there.