- Must visit
San Diego Museum of Art
Major Balboa Park museum with works from Spanish old masters to modern art, plus strong regional and international exhibitions.
Cheapest price on Aug 29
€45
Average ticket price on Aug 29
€48
Fastest journey on Aug 29
7 h 26 m
Average journey duration on Aug 29
7 h 34 m
Trains on Aug 29
4
Distance
155 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from San Bernardino, CA to San Diego, CA is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from San Bernardino, CA to San Diego, CA will cost around €48 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €45.
It's difficult to get from San Bernardino, CA to San Diego, CA without transferring at least once.
3 Southwest Chief · 770 Pacific Surfliner
3 Southwest Chief · 770 Pacific Surfliner
3 Southwest Chief · 770 Pacific Surfliner
3 Southwest Chief · 770 Pacific Surfliner
3 Southwest Chief · 770 Pacific Surfliner
3 Southwest Chief · 770 Pacific Surfliner
3 Southwest Chief · 770 Pacific Surfliner
3 Southwest Chief · 770 Pacific SurflinerOmio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from San Bernardino, CA to San Diego, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €43 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 4h 21m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €43, while a train costs an average of €48.
Distance: 96 miles (155 km)
| Train | Most popular Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€48 Average price | €43 Average price Cheapest | €18 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 8m Average total duration 4h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 21m Average total duration Fastest 3h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 45m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from San Bernardino, CA to San Diego, CA:
A bus is €5 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from San Bernardino, CA to San Diego, CA costing on average €48.
Other travel options to San Diego, CA take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 38m.
Tickets start at around €48 compared to roughly €18 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €-30.04. The journey takes 4h 38m versus 1h 45m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
The table below shows live departures for San Bernardino, CA to San Diego, CA trains for tomorrow, Saturday, August 29. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3 Southwest Chief · 770 Pacific Surfliner | 5:26 AM San Bernardino Depot, San Bernardino, CA | 7h41 | 1:07 PM Santa Fe Depot, San Diego, CA | 1 transfer | |
3 Southwest Chief · 770 Pacific Surfliner | 5:26 AM San Bernardino Depot, San Bernardino, CA | 7h41 | 1:07 PM Santa Fe Depot, San Diego, CA | 1 transfer | |
3 Southwest Chief · 770 Pacific Surfliner | 5:26 AM San Bernardino Depot, San Bernardino, CA | 7h26 | 12:52 PM Old Town Station, San Diego, CA | 1 transfer | |
3 Southwest Chief · 770 Pacific Surfliner | 5:26 AM San Bernardino Depot, San Bernardino, CA | 7h26 | 12:52 PM Old Town Station, San Diego, CA | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from San Bernardino, CA to San Diego, CA run on average 4 times per day, taking around 4h 38m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €41 but you can travel from only €15 by bus.
The earliest train runs at 05:51, the last at 15:25. The fastest train covers the 96 miles (155 km) distance in 3h 29m.
Distance 96 miles (155 km) |
Average train duration 4h 38m |
Cheapest ticket price €41 |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 3h 29m |
First train 5:51 AM |
Last train 3:25 PM |
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Tip 18-20% at restaurants, 15-20% for taxis or rideshares, and $1-2 for coffee drinks or small cafe orders.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from San Bernardino, CA to San Diego, CA by train. 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 train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at San Diego, CA, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most San Bernardino, CA to San Diego, CA trains use the San Bernardino Depot to Santa Fe Depot station pair, with some services arriving at Old Town Station. Use this guide to compare San Bernardino, CA and San Diego, CA train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
San Bernardino Depot is 1 km from San Bernardino city centre. Public transport options include:
San Bernardino Depot has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: The Mexico Cafe, Mitla Cafe
Free.
Ticket office support is available at San Bernardino Depot. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at San Bernardino Depot. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at San Bernardino Depot: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at San Bernardino Depot: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at San Bernardino Depot: Ramps.
Nearby hotels include Hilton Garden Inn San Bernardino, DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel San Bernardino, Homewood Suites by Hilton San Bernardino.
Santa Fe Depot is 1 km from San Diego city centre. Public transport options include:
Santa Fe Depot has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: The Fish Market, Karl Strauss Brewing Company
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Santa Fe Depot. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Santa Fe Depot. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Santa Fe Depot: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Santa Fe Depot: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Santa Fe Depot: Ramps.
Nearby hotels include The Westin San Diego, The Guild Hotel, San Diego, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel, Embassy Suites by Hilton San Diego Bay Downtown.
Old Town Station is 5 km from San Diego city centre. Public transport options include:
Old Town Station has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Casa Guadalajara, Old Town Mexican Cafe
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Old Town Station. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Old Town Station. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Old Town Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Old Town Station: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Old Town Station: Elevators, ramps.
Nearby hotels include Old Town Inn, Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott San Diego Old Town, Best Western Plus Hacienda Hotel Old Town.
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