San Bernardino travel guide

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You're Going to Love San Bernardino

With a population of 209,924, San Bernardino is a must-see destination in California, United States. San Bernardino deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Where to Eat in San Bernardino

If you’re looking for affordable options, The Cutting Board Restaurant & Bar (285 E. Hospitality Lane) and Black Angus Steakhouse - San Bernardino (290 E. Hospitality Lane) are great picks.

When to visit San Bernardino

San Bernardino in February
Estimated hotel price
£94
1 night at 3-star hotel
San Bernardino in February
Estimated hotel price
£94
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to San Bernardino in July, when the average temperature is 25 °C, and the highest can go up to 36 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 4 °C, with an average temperature of 11 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in February, when precipitation is around 83 mm. In contrast, July is usually the driest month of the year in San Bernardino, with an average rainfall of 1 mm.

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How to Get to San Bernardino

Plane

When flying to San Bernardino, you’ll arrive at San Bernardino Int (SBD), which is located 5 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to San Bernardino from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 11h 25m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to San Bernardino. The train journey from San Bernardino to Burbank takes 0h 27m and costs around £9 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Fullerton, expect to pay about £11 for a 0h 39m trip. The train station in San Bernardino is called San Bernardino, and is located 2.0 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to San Bernardino is to pick up a car hire from Los Angeles, which is about 95 km from San Bernardino. You’ll find branches of Thrifty and Dollar, among others, in Los Angeles.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to San Bernardino, including Bus, FlixBus and Amtrak. From Santa Barbara, the bus ride to San Bernardino takes 193 km and will cost you around £25. From Palm Springs, the ticket costs about £17 for a journey of 200 km. The most popular bus station is San Bernardino Transit Center, located 1.0 km from the city centre of San Bernardino. San Bernardino is also a commonly used station, and is 1.9 km from the city centre.

Plane

When flying to San Bernardino, you’ll arrive at San Bernardino Int (SBD), which is located 5 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to San Bernardino from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 11h 25m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to San Bernardino. The train journey from San Bernardino to Burbank takes 0h 27m and costs around £9 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Fullerton, expect to pay about £11 for a 0h 39m trip. The train station in San Bernardino is called San Bernardino, and is located 2.0 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to San Bernardino is to pick up a car hire from Los Angeles, which is about 95 km from San Bernardino. You’ll find branches of Thrifty and Dollar, among others, in Los Angeles.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to San Bernardino, including Bus, FlixBus and Amtrak. From Santa Barbara, the bus ride to San Bernardino takes 193 km and will cost you around £25. From Palm Springs, the ticket costs about £17 for a journey of 200 km. The most popular bus station is San Bernardino Transit Center, located 1.0 km from the city centre of San Bernardino. San Bernardino is also a commonly used station, and is 1.9 km from the city centre.

Airports near San Bernardino

Airlines serving San Bernardino

Lufthansa
Good (4,665 reviews)
KLM
Good (852 reviews)
SWISS
Good (942 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,539 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,614 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,306 reviews)
Air France
Good (984 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,585 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (484 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,958 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,120 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,469 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,860 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (229 reviews)
Finnair
Good (872 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,177 reviews)
LOT
Good (685 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (923 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (827 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (833 reviews)
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Where to stay in San Bernardino

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Hampton Inn & Suites San Bernardino and Motel 6 San Bernardino North.

Where to stay in popular areas of San Bernardino

Most booked hotels in San Bernardino

Ayres Hotel Redlands
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£105+
Hilton Garden Inn San Bernardino
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£96+
Dynasty Suites Redlands
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£74+
Holiday Inn Express Colton-Riverside North
2 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£85+
Homewood Suites by Hilton San Bernardino
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£103+
Comfort Suites Redlands
2 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£92+

Hiring a car in San Bernardino

Expect to pay £0.83 per litre in San Bernardino (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £9.88 and £13.18. The most frequently booked car type in San Bernardino is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Kia Soul or similar) is, on average, 63% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay £0.83 per litre in San Bernardino (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £9.88 and £13.18. The most frequently booked car type in San Bernardino is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Kia Soul or similar) is, on average, 63% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.