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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
$82
Average ticket price on Sep 20
$82
Fastest journey on Sep 20
12 h 45 m
Average journey duration on Sep 20
12 h 45 m
Trains on Sep 20
1
Distance
335 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from San Luis Obispo, 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 Luis Obispo, CA to San Bernardino, CA will cost around $82 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $82.
On Sun, Sep 20, we found 1 trains from San Luis Obispo, CA to San Bernardino, CA, including 1 direct services.
On Sun, Sep 20 the direct trains cover the 335 km distance in an average of 12 h 45 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 12 h 45 m .
On Sun, Sep 20 the slowest trains will take 12 h 45 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.


Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from San Luis Obispo, CA to San Bernardino, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $38 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 6h 5m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $38, while a train costs an average of $80.
Distance: 208 miles (335 km)
| Train | Most popular Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$80 Average price | $38 Average price Cheapest | $50 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 39m Average total duration 7h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 5m Average total duration Fastest 5h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 9m 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 Luis Obispo, CA to San Bernardino, CA:
A bus is $42 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from San Luis Obispo, CA to San Bernardino, CA costing on average $80.
Other travel options to San Bernardino, CA take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 9m.
Tickets start at around $80 compared to roughly $50 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-30.93. The journey takes 7h 9m versus 4h 9m 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 Luis Obispo, CA to San Bernardino, CA trains for today, Saturday, September 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 1:11 PM San Luis Obispo, CA | 12h45 | 1:56 AM San Bernardino, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from San Luis Obispo, CA to San Bernardino, CA run on average 1 times per day, taking around 7h 9m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $80 but you can travel from only $38 by bus.
The earliest train runs at 05:51, the last at 15:35. The fastest train covers the 208 miles (335 km) distance in 7h 9m.
Distance 208 miles (335 km) |
Average train duration 7h 9m |
Cheapest ticket price $80 |
Trains per day 1 |
Fastest train 7h 9m |
First train 5:51 AM |
Last train 3:35 PM |
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Most San Luis Obispo, CA to San Bernardino, CA trains use the San Luis Obispo Station to San Bernardino Depot station pair. Use this guide to compare San Luis Obispo, CA and San Bernardino, CA train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
San Luis Obispo Station 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: Novo Restaurant & Lounge, Firestone Grill
Free.
Ticket office support is available at San Luis Obispo Station. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at San Luis Obispo Station. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at San Luis Obispo Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at San Luis Obispo Station: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at San Luis Obispo Station.
Nearby hotels include Apple Farm Inn, Hotel San Luis Obispo, Granada Hotel & Bistro.
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.
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