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. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. 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
Looking for warm weather? Then head to San Bernardino in July, when the average temperature is 77 °F, and the highest can go up to 96.8 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 39.2 °F, with an average temperature of 51.8 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in February, when precipitation is around 3.3″. In contrast, July is usually the driest month of the year in San Bernardino, with an average rainfall of 0″.
How to Get to San Bernardino
Plane
When flying to San Bernardino, you’ll arrive at San Bernardino Int (SBD), which is located 3 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to San Bernardino departs from Las Vegas and takes around 1h 16m.
Train
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to San Bernardino. The train journey from San Bernardino to Fullerton takes 0h 39m and costs around $14 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Anaheim, expect to pay about $16 for a 0h 44m trip. The train station in San Bernardino is called San Bernardino, and is located 1.2 miles from the city center.
Car
Another option to get to San Bernardino is to pick up a car rental from Los Angeles, which is about 59 miles from San Bernardino. You’ll find branches of Ace and Kyte, among others, in Los Angeles.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to San Bernardino, including Bus, Amtrak and FlixBus. From Bakersfield, the bus ride to San Bernardino takes 125 miles and will cost you around $32. From Paradise, the ticket costs about $70 for a journey of 240 miles. The most popular bus station is San Bernardino Transit Center, located 0.6 miles from downtown San Bernardino. San Bernardino is also a commonly used station, and is 1.2 miles from the city center.
Airlines serving San Bernardino
Where to stay in popular areas of San Bernardino
Most booked hotels in San Bernardino
Renting a car in San Bernardino
Renting a car in San Bernardino costs $56 per day, on average, or $113 if you want to rent if for 2 days.
You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 17% more expensive than at Los Angeles.
Expect to pay $3.94 per gallon in San Bernardino (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $47.24 and $62.99. The most frequently booked car type in San Bernardino is Intermediate (Ford Escape or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Premium rental cars (Buick LaCrosse or similar) are, on average, 71% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.