San Bernardino travel guide

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You're Going to Love San Bernardino

With a population of 209,924, San Bernardino is a must-see destination in California, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country.

Where to Eat in San Bernardino

If you’re looking for affordable options, The Cutting Board Restaurant & Bar (285 E. Hospitality Lane) and Black Angus Steakhouse - San Bernardino (290 E. Hospitality Lane) are great picks.

When to visit San Bernardino

San Bernardino in February
Estimated hotel price
AED 435
1 night at 3-star hotel
San Bernardino in February
Estimated hotel price
AED 435
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to San Bernardino in July, when the average temperature is 25 °C, and the highest can go up to 36 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 4 °C, with an average temperature of 11 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in February, when precipitation is around 83 mm. In contrast, July is usually the driest month of the year in San Bernardino, with an average rainfall of 1 mm.

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How to Get to San Bernardino

Plane

When flying to San Bernardino, you’ll arrive at San Bernardino Int (SBD), which is located 3 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to San Bernardino from the United Arab Emirates departs from Dubai and takes around 16h 15m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to San Bernardino. The train journey from San Bernardino to Fullerton takes 0h 39m and costs around AED 51 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Anaheim, expect to pay about AED 59 for a 0h 44m trip. The train station in San Bernardino is called San Bernardino, and is located 1.2 miles from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to San Bernardino is to pick up a car hire from Los Angeles, which is about 59 miles from San Bernardino. You’ll find branches of Thrifty and Dollar, among others, in Los Angeles.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to San Bernardino, including Bus, FlixBus and Busbud. From Santa Barbara, the bus ride to San Bernardino takes 120 miles and will cost you around AED 132. From Bakersfield, the ticket costs about AED 59 for a journey of 125 miles. The most popular bus station is San Bernardino Transit Center, located 0.6 miles from the city centre of San Bernardino. San Bernardino is also a commonly used station, and is 1.2 miles from the city centre.

Plane

When flying to San Bernardino, you’ll arrive at San Bernardino Int (SBD), which is located 3 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to San Bernardino from the United Arab Emirates departs from Dubai and takes around 16h 15m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to San Bernardino. The train journey from San Bernardino to Fullerton takes 0h 39m and costs around AED 51 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Anaheim, expect to pay about AED 59 for a 0h 44m trip. The train station in San Bernardino is called San Bernardino, and is located 1.2 miles from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to San Bernardino is to pick up a car hire from Los Angeles, which is about 59 miles from San Bernardino. You’ll find branches of Thrifty and Dollar, among others, in Los Angeles.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to San Bernardino, including Bus, FlixBus and Busbud. From Santa Barbara, the bus ride to San Bernardino takes 120 miles and will cost you around AED 132. From Bakersfield, the ticket costs about AED 59 for a journey of 125 miles. The most popular bus station is San Bernardino Transit Center, located 0.6 miles from the city centre of San Bernardino. San Bernardino is also a commonly used station, and is 1.2 miles from the city centre.

Airports near San Bernardino

Airlines serving San Bernardino

Lufthansa
Good (4,662 reviews)
KLM
Good (858 reviews)
SWISS
Good (924 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,485 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,598 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,302 reviews)
Air France
Good (981 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,557 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (475 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,939 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,126 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,482 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,784 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (229 reviews)
Finnair
Good (880 reviews)
TAP Portugal
Good (1,166 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (832 reviews)
LOT
Good (682 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (916 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 reviews)
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Where to stay in San Bernardino

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham San Bernardino and Hampton Inn & Suites San Bernardino.

Where to stay in popular areas of San Bernardino

Most booked hotels in San Bernardino

Hilton Garden Inn San Bernardino
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
AED 444+
Homewood Suites by Hilton San Bernardino
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
AED 494+
Hampton Inn & Suites San Bernardino
2 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
AED 424+
DoubleTree by Hilton San Bernardino
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
AED 449+
Motel 6 San Bernardino South
2 stars
Good (6.5, Good reviews)
AED 305+
Motel 6 San Bernardino North
2 stars
Okay (5.8, Okay reviews)
AED 239+

Hiring a car in San Bernardino

Expect to pay AED 3.82 per litre in San Bernardino (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between AED 45.84 and AED 61.12. The most frequently booked car type in San Bernardino is Full-size (Ford Transit or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Hyundai Veloster or similar) is, on average, 73% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay AED 3.82 per litre in San Bernardino (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between AED 45.84 and AED 61.12. The most frequently booked car type in San Bernardino is Full-size (Ford Transit or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Hyundai Veloster or similar) is, on average, 73% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.