There are 3 ways to get from San Bernardino to California City by train, bus, bus (Amtrak), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, bus
best- Take the train from San Bernardino - Downtown to L.A. Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Lancastertrain
- Take the bus from MetroLink/Sierra Hwy. to California City Blvd. at Isabella Blvd.bus 250
7h 8m$24–32Drive 102.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from San Bernardino to California Citycar 102.3 mi
1h 51m$19–27Bus
- Take the bus from San Bernardino to Bakersfieldbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the bus from Bakersfield Amtrak to Carl's Jr./Inyo St.bus 100
8h 37m$81–118
San Bernardino to California City by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from San Bernardino to California City is to drive which costs $18 - $27 and takes 1h 51m.
The fastest way to get from San Bernardino to California City is to drive which takes 1h 51m and costs $18 - $27.
No, there is no direct bus from San Bernardino to California City. However, there are services departing from San Bernardino and arriving at Aspen Mall/82nd St. via Bakersfield Amtrak and Carl's Jr./Inyo St.. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 37m.
The distance between San Bernardino and California City is 175 miles. The road distance is 102.9 miles.
The best way to get from San Bernardino to California City without a car is to train and bus which takes 7h 8m and costs $23 - $35.
It takes approximately 7h 8m to get from San Bernardino to California City, including transfers.
San Bernardino to California City bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Bernardino station.
San Bernardino to California City bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Bakersfield station.
Yes, the driving distance between San Bernardino to California City is 103 miles. It takes approximately 1h 51m to drive from San Bernardino to California City.
There are 18+ hotels available in California City.
What companies run services between San Bernardino, CA, USA and California City, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from San Bernardino to Aspen Mall/82nd St. via Bakersfield Amtrak and Carl's Jr./Inyo St. in around 8h 37m.
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from San Bernardino - Downtown to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $9–14
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from L.A. Union Station to Lancaster
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $11–16
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
- Phone
- 800-323-2396
- Website
- Kern Transit
Bus from MetroLink/Sierra Hwy. to California City Blvd. at Isabella Blvd.
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- Kern Transit
- Schedules at
- Kern Transit Schedules
Bus from Bakersfield Amtrak to Carl's Jr./Inyo St.
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $3–5
- Website
- Kern Transit
- Schedules at
- Kern Transit Schedules
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from San Bernardino to Bakersfield
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $55–85
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Bakersfield Amtrak to Carl's Jr./Inyo St.
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $22–35
- Website
- Amtrak
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