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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.
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Newark, NJ to San Bernardino, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $455 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 60h 1m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $455, while a train costs an average of $479.
Distance: 2385 miles (3839 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$455 Average price Cheapest | $479 Average price | $554 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
60h 1m Average total duration Fastest 59h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 61h 57m Average total duration 61h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 39h 54m 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 Newark, NJ to San Bernardino, CA:
A bus is $24 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Newark, NJ to San Bernardino, CA costing on average $479.
Other travel options to San Bernardino, CA take longer:
Train takes on average 61h 27m.
Tickets start at around $455 compared to roughly $554 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $99. The journey takes 59h 31m versus 39h 54m 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 04:35AM | Arrival Time 09:55PM | Duration 65h20 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $493 |
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Buses from Newark, NJ to San Bernardino, CA run on average 5 times per day, taking around 59h 31m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $397 but you can travel from only $387 by train.
The earliest bus runs at 12:55, the last at 21:25. The fastest bus covers the 2385 miles (3839 km) distance in 57h 10m.
Distance 2385 miles (3839 km) |
Average bus duration 59h 31m |
Cheapest ticket price $397 |
Buses per day 5 |
Fastest bus 57h 10m |
First bus 12:55 PM |
Last bus 9:25 PM |
Cheapest Month Dec |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
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Most Newark, NJ to San Bernardino, CA buses use the Newark, Penn 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 Newark, NJ and San Bernardino, CA bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Newark, Penn Station has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Fast food and coffee shops on site.
Free wifi available in the waiting area. ATMs are aTM machines located near the entrance.
Ticket office support is available at Newark, Penn Station.
Available at Newark, Penn Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Newark, Penn Station: Wheelchair accessible entrances and facilities.
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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