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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
€91
Average ticket price on Sep 20
€91
Fastest journey on Sep 20
11 h 35 m
Average journey duration on Sep 20
11 h 35 m
Buses on Sep 20
1
Distance
616 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from San Francisco, CA 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 San Francisco, CA to San Bernardino, CA will cost around €91 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €91.
It's difficult to get from San Francisco, CA to San Bernardino, CA without transferring at least once.
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· Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from San Francisco, CA to San Bernardino, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the flight, with an average ticket price of €56 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 29m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of €56, while a bus costs an average of €90.
Distance: 382 miles (616 km)
Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
€90 Average price | €56 Average price Cheapest | €74 Average price (fuel + tolls) | |
11h 6m Average total duration 10h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 29m Average total duration Fastest 1h 29m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 6h 21m Average total duration (door-to-door) | |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from San Francisco, CA to San Bernardino, CA:
A flight is €34 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from San Francisco, CA to San Bernardino, CA costing on average €90.
Other travel options to San Bernardino, CA take longer:
Bus takes on average 10h 36m.
Tickets start at around €90 compared to roughly €74 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €-16.41. The journey takes 10h 36m versus 6h 21m 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 FlixBus | Departure Time 01:00AM | Arrival Time 12:45PM | Duration 11h45 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price €91 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:10AM | Arrival Time 06:40PM | Duration 11h30 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price €46 |
Operator Flixbus USA | Departure Time 08:20AM | Arrival Time 10:55AM | Duration 50h35 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price €74 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 10:30PM | Arrival Time 10:05AM | Duration 11h35 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €68 |
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Buses from San Francisco, CA to San Bernardino, CA run on average 2 times per day, taking around 10h 36m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €43 if you book in advance.
The earliest bus runs at 04:05, the last at 23:50. The fastest bus covers the 382 miles (616 km) distance in 9h 35m.
Distance 382 miles (616 km) |
Average bus duration 10h 36m |
Cheapest ticket price €43 |
Buses per day 2 |
Fastest bus 9h 35m |
First bus 4:05 AM |
Last bus 11:50 PM |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Best time to book 21 days |
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from San Francisco, CA to San Bernardino, CA by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at San Bernardino, CA, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most San Francisco, CA to San Bernardino, CA buses use the San Francisco, Transit Center Bay 29 to San Bernardino, Depot station pair, with some services arriving at San Bernardino, W Rialto Ave / N E St. Use this guide to compare San Francisco, CA and San Bernardino, CA bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
San Francisco, Transit Center Bay 29 is 2 km from San Francisco city centre. Public transport options include:
San Francisco, Transit Center Bay 29 has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is available at San Francisco, Transit Center Bay 29. ATMs are available at San Francisco, Transit Center Bay 29.
Ticket office support is available at San Francisco, Transit Center Bay 29.
Available at San Francisco, Transit Center Bay 29: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at San Francisco, Transit Center Bay 29: Wheelchair accessible areas present.
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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