San Francisco to San Bernardino by train
San Bernardino lies 616 km (383 mi) south-east of San Francisco, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 8 h 20 min at the speeds typical of United States rail, over roughly 751 km (467 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
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| San Francisco | San Bernardino | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Population | 827,526 | 216,108 |
| Elevation | 28 m (92 ft) | 324 m (1,063 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-7 (America/Los_Angeles) | UTC-7 (America/Los_Angeles) |
| Stations on record | San Francisco Transbay Terminal, Third and Townsend Depot | San Bernardino Santa Fe Depot, Tippecanoe Avenue station, Redlands–Esri station |
| Postal codes | 94102–94188 | 92401–92427 |
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Common questions
How far is San Bernardino from San Francisco?
616 km (383 mi) in a straight line, south-east of San Francisco; by road roughly 751 km (467 mi).
How long does it take to get from San Francisco to San Bernardino by train?
About 8 h 20 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between San Francisco and San Bernardino?
No, both are on America/Los_Angeles at the moment.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.