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San Bernardino History and Railroad Museum
Railroad museum at the Santa Fe Depot with local rail history, model displays, and preserved equipment in a historic station.
Cheapest price on Sep 20
$175
Average ticket price on Sep 20
$184
Fastest journey on Sep 20
16 h 18 m
Average journey duration on Sep 20
20 h 4 m
Buses on Sep 20
2
Distance
979 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Albuquerque, NM to San Bernardino, CA is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Albuquerque, NM to San Bernardino, CA will cost around $184 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $175.
It's difficult to get from Albuquerque, NM to San Bernardino, CA without transferring at least once.




Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Albuquerque, NM to San Bernardino, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $124 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 15h 42m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $124, while a bus costs an average of $182.
Distance: 608 miles (979 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$182 Average price | $124 Average price Cheapest | $151 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
16h 11m Average total duration 15h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 15h 42m Average total duration Fastest 15h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 59m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Albuquerque, NM to San Bernardino, CA:
A train is $58 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Albuquerque, NM to San Bernardino, CA costing on average $182.
Other travel options to San Bernardino, CA take longer:
Bus takes on average 15h 41m.
Tickets start at around $182 compared to roughly $151 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-31.73. The journey takes 15h 41m versus 10h 59m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 04:50AM | Arrival Time 08:55PM | Duration 16h05 | Departure days Wed, Sat | Cheapest price $96 |
Operator Greyhound USA | Departure Time 05:25AM | Arrival Time 06:46AM | Duration 25h21 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $193 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 05:50AM | Arrival Time 09:55PM | Duration 16h05 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $147 |
Operator Greyhound USA | Departure Time 10:50PM | Arrival Time 07:13AM | Duration 32h23 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $175 |
The table below shows live departures for Albuquerque, NM to San Bernardino, CA buses for today, Saturday, September 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 5:25 AM Albuquerque, NM | 25h21 | 6:46 AM San Bernardino, CA | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 10:50 PM Albuquerque, NM | 32h23 | 7:13 AM San Bernardino, CA | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from Albuquerque, NM to San Bernardino, CA run on average 3 times per day, taking around 15h 41m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $123 but you can travel from only $74 by train.
There are 1 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 05:00, the last at 22:50. The fastest bus covers the 608 miles (979 km) distance in 14h 30m.
Distance 608 miles (979 km) |
Average bus duration 15h 41m |
Cheapest ticket price $123 |
Buses per day 3 |
Direct buses 1 |
Fastest bus 14h 30m |
First bus 5:00 AM |
Last bus 10:50 PM |
Cheapest Month Apr |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Best time to book 21 days |
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Most Albuquerque, NM to San Bernardino, CA buses use the Albuquerque, 1st St SW (Greyhound Bus Station) to San Bernardino, Depot station pair, with some services arriving at San Bernardino, W Rialto Ave / N E St. Use this guide to compare Albuquerque, NM and San Bernardino, CA bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Albuquerque, 1st St SW (Greyhound Bus Station) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Free WiFi in waiting area. ATMs are aTM located near entrance.
Ticket office support is available at Albuquerque, 1st St SW (Greyhound Bus Station).
Available at Albuquerque, 1st St SW (Greyhound Bus Station): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Albuquerque, 1st St SW (Greyhound Bus Station): Wheelchair accessible.
San Bernardino, Depot is 2 km from San Bernardino city centre. Public transport options include:
San Bernardino, Depot has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is available at San Bernardino, Depot. ATMs are available at San Bernardino, Depot.
Ticket office support is available at San Bernardino, Depot.
Available at San Bernardino, Depot: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at San Bernardino, Depot: Accessible ramps are available.
San Bernardino, W Rialto Ave / N E St has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is available at San Bernardino, W Rialto Ave / N E St. ATMs are available at San Bernardino, W Rialto Ave / N E St.
Ticket office support is available at San Bernardino, W Rialto Ave / N E St.
Available at San Bernardino, W Rialto Ave / N E St: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at San Bernardino, W Rialto Ave / N E St: Basic wheelchair accessibility available.
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