How to get from Santa Monica to San Bernardino by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Santa Monica to San Bernardino in Los Angeles, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the R10 bus from Santa Monica / 17th station to Alameda / Los Angeles station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SAN BERNARDINO LINE train and finally take the SBX bus from SbX- E St @ Rialto SB FS station to Hospitality at Hunts station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 40 min. The ride fare is $11.10.

220min$11.10
Walk to bus station
Bus - R10R10
Train - SAN BERNARDINO LINE
SAN BERNARDINO LINE
Bus - SBXSBX
Leaves from Santa Monica / 17th

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Santa Monica / 17th
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - R10R10
    Wait for bus
    R10
    Downtown LA Express
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Alameda / Los Angeles
    73 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Union Station
    ID 80214S
    120 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - SAN BERNARDINO LINE
    Wait for train
    SAN BERNARDINO LINE
    #308| San Bernardino - Downtown
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    San Bernardino - Downtown Metrolink Station
    103 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    SbX- E St @ Rialto SB FS
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - SBXSBX
    Wait for bus
    SBX
    SB sbX Green Line
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Hospitality at Hunts
    Ride to bus station
    Hospitality at Hunts
    13 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By bus, light rail and train

To get from Santa Monica to San Bernardino in Los Angeles, you’ll need to take one light rail line, one train line and one bus line: take the E LINE light rail from 17th St / SMC station to Little Tokyo / Arts District station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SAN BERNARDINO LINE train and finally take the SBX bus from SbX- E St @ Rialto SB FS station to Hospitality at Hunts station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 34 min. The ride fare is $11.75.

214min$11.75
Walk to light rail station
Light Rail - E LINE
Train - SAN BERNARDINO LINE
SAN BERNARDINO LINE
Bus - SBXSBX
Leaves from 17th St / SMC

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    17th St / SMC
    480 yd • 6 min
  • 2
    Light Rail - E LINE
    Wait for light rail
    E LINE
    Atlantic Sta.
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Little Tokyo / Arts District
    50 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Union Station
    ID 80214S
    0.57 mi • 12 min
  • 5
    Train - SAN BERNARDINO LINE
    Wait for train
    SAN BERNARDINO LINE
    #308| San Bernardino - Downtown
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    San Bernardino - Downtown Metrolink Station
    103 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    SbX- E St @ Rialto SB FS
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - SBXSBX
    Wait for bus
    SBX
    SB sbX Green Line
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Hospitality at Hunts
    Ride to bus station
    Hospitality at Hunts
    13 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Santa Monica to San Bernardino

The distance between Santa Monica, Los Angeles and San Bernardino, Los Angeles is approximately 77.11 mi, which can typically be travelled in 220 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Santa Monica to San Bernardino by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Los Angeles – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Santa Monica

Santa Monica is located at Santa Monica, Los Angeles and the nearest public transit station is Santa Monica / 17th.

Bus stations close to Santa Monica:

  • Santa Monica / 17th
  • Santa Monica EB & 20th FS
  • Santa Monica / 20th

Public transit stations close to San Bernardino, Los Angeles

San Bernardino is located at San Bernardino, Los Angeles and the nearest public transit station is Hospitality @ Business Ctr WB Ns.

Train stations close to San Bernardino:

  • San Bernardino - Downtown Metrolink Station
  • San Bernardino Depot Metro Link
  • San Bernardino

Bus stations close to San Bernardino:

  • Hospitality @ Business Ctr WB Ns
  • Hospitality @ Commerce Ctr WB FS
  • Hospitality @ Commerce Ctr East EB

Related Routes

By bus, light rail and train

To get from Santa Monica to San Bernardino in Los Angeles, you’ll need to take one light rail line, one train line and one bus line: take the E LINE light rail from 17th St / SMC station to Little Tokyo / Arts District station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SAN BERNARDINO LINE train and finally take the SBX bus from SbX- E St @ Rialto SB FS station to Hospitality at Hunts station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 34 min. The ride fare is $11.75.

214min$11.75
Walk to light rail station
Light Rail - E LINE
Train - SAN BERNARDINO LINE
SAN BERNARDINO LINE
Bus - SBXSBX
Leaves from 17th St / SMC

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    17th St / SMC
    480 yd • 6 min
  • 2
    Light Rail - E LINE
    Wait for light rail
    E LINE
    Atlantic Sta.
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Little Tokyo / Arts District
    50 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Union Station
    ID 80214S
    0.57 mi • 12 min
  • 5
    Train - SAN BERNARDINO LINE
    Wait for train
    SAN BERNARDINO LINE
    #308| San Bernardino - Downtown
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    San Bernardino - Downtown Metrolink Station
    103 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    SbX- E St @ Rialto SB FS
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - SBXSBX
    Wait for bus
    SBX
    SB sbX Green Line
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Hospitality at Hunts
    Ride to bus station
    Hospitality at Hunts
    13 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Santa Monica to San Bernardino?

    The fastest way takes 220 minutes, using Bus line R10, Bus line SAN BERNARDINO LINE, Bus line SBX.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Santa Monica to San Bernardino?

    The alternative route takes 214 minutes, using Bus line E LINE, Bus line SAN BERNARDINO LINE, Bus line SBX.

  • Is there a direct bus between Santa Monica and San Bernardino in Los Angeles?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 40 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Santa Monica to San Bernardino in Los Angeles?

    The R10 bus line goes from Santa Monica / 17th station near Santa Monica to Downtown LA Express station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Downtown LA Express station near San Bernardino in Los Angeles

  • How long does it take to travel from Santa Monica to San Bernardino in Los Angeles by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Santa Monica and San Bernardino in Los Angeles by bus and train is about 3 hr 40 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Santa Monica to get to San Bernardino in Los Angeles?

    Get on the R10 bus from the Santa Monica / 17th stop near Santa Monica in Los Angeles.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Santa Monica and San Bernardino in Los Angeles?

    Get off the bus at the Downtown LA Express stop, which is closest to San Bernardino in Los Angeles.

  • How much is the total bus and train fare from Santa Monica to San Bernardino?

    The ride from Santa Monica to San Bernardino costs $11.10.

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