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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 26
€22
Average ticket price on Sep 26
€22
Fastest journey on Sep 26
2 h 52 m
Average journey duration on Sep 26
2 h 52 m
Trains on Sep 26
1
Distance
67 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Santa Ana, 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 Santa Ana, CA to San Bernardino, CA will cost around €22 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €22.
On Sat, Sep 26, we found 1 trains from Santa Ana, CA to San Bernardino, CA, including 1 direct services.
On Sat, Sep 26 the direct trains cover the 67 km distance in an average of 2 h 52 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 52 m .
On Sat, Sep 26 the slowest trains will take 2 h 52 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 Santa Ana, CA to San Bernardino, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €22 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 1h 30m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €22, while a train costs an average of €27.
Distance: 41 miles (67 km)
| Train | Most popular Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€27 Average price | €22 Average price Cheapest | €9 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 49m Average total duration 1h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 30m Average total duration Fastest 1h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 56m 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 Santa Ana, CA to San Bernardino, CA:
A bus is €6 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Santa Ana, CA to San Bernardino, CA costing on average €27.
Other travel options to San Bernardino, CA take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 19m.
Tickets start at around €27 compared to roughly €9 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €-18.00. The journey takes 1h 19m versus 56m 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 Santa Ana, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 11:04 PM Santa Ana, CA | 2h52 | 1:56 AM San Bernardino, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Sunday, September 20 | |||||
![]() | 12:04 AM Santa Ana, CA | 2h52 | 2:56 AM San Bernardino, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Trains from Santa Ana, CA to San Bernardino, CA run on average 1 times per day, taking around 1h 19m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €27 but you can travel from only €22 by bus.
The earliest train runs at 05:51, the last at 16:04. The fastest train covers the 41 miles (67 km) distance in 1h 19m.
Distance 41 miles (67 km) |
Average train duration 1h 19m |
Cheapest ticket price €27 |
Trains per day 1 |
Fastest train 1h 19m |
First train 5:51 AM |
Last train 4:04 PM |
Cheapest Month Aug |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Best time to book 21 days |
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Santa Ana, CA to San Bernardino, 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 Bernardino, CA, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Santa Ana, CA to San Bernardino, CA trains use the Santa Ana Station to San Bernardino Depot station pair. Use this guide to compare Santa Ana, CA and San Bernardino, CA train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Santa Ana Station is 1 km from Santa Ana city centre. Public transport options include:
Santa Ana Station has practical services for this route, including Lockers, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: The Olde Ship British Pub & Restaurant, Chapter One: the modern local
Ticket office support is available at Santa Ana Station. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Santa Ana Station. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Santa Ana Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Santa Ana Station: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Santa Ana Station: Ramps.
Nearby hotels include DoubleTree by Hilton Santa Ana, Courtyard by Marriott Santa Ana, Holiday Inn Santa Ana-Orange County Airport.
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
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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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