San Bernardino Amtrak Station Apartments for Rent

The San Bernardino Amtrak Station neighborhood in San Benardino, California offers a combination of history, shopping, dog-friendly parks, as well as single- and multiple-family homes. The Amtrak station itself was constructed early in the history of San Bernardino, and recently relocated to the west side of San Bernardino.

The overall neighborhood is walker-friendly with wide sidewalks, and an abundance of small shops dot the streets. There are also several restaurants in the area that offer fast food, carry-out pizza and sandwiches, and a few opportunities for sit-down meals. The neighborhood is also in close proximity to San Bernardino International Airport.

The neighborhood of San Bernardino is bordered by Nunez Park, conveniently located at 1717 West 5th Street and Tijuana, Lytle Creek and Lytle Creek Park. The San Bernardino History & Railroad Museum is also located close to this neighborhood. Lytle Creek Park offers residents and visitors the opportunity to hike along trails, enjoy fishing, do some biking, and picnic with their families.

The Amtrak Station has a long and distinguished history, and it is the oldest Amtrak Station in California. It was opened originally in July of 1918 to replace the wooden station that burned down a couple of years before. In the early 1990s, the Santa Fe Rail Company sold the Amtrak Station to the San Bernardino Associated Governments (SANBAG). Shortly thereafter, renovations took place removing asbestos, replacing heating systems and removing lead-based paint. When renovations were taking place, workers were surprised to find several hundred pounds of honey in the walls left by bees, as well as pigeons and entire families of cats. As much as possible, the attempt was to restore original floors, walls, and doors. While the Amtrak station does not currently house any type of amenities, they are working on including snack shops, as well as a museum in the station lobby.