Traffic & Transportation in San Bernardino

San Bernardino International Airport -- the former Norton Air Force Base and now Amazon Air's regional cargo hub -- anchors the city's transportation identity, alongside shared Inland Empire freeway and Metrolink access.

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San Bernardino International Airport: a real, dual-purpose asset

The former Norton Air Force Base now serves as both a passenger-capable airport and Amazon Air's genuine Southern California regional cargo hub, a real, significant piece of local transportation and economic infrastructure.

Shared Inland Empire freeway and Metrolink access

San Bernardino shares the broader Inland Empire freeway network and Metrolink rail access documented for Riverside, connecting toward Los Angeles and Orange County.

Genuinely car-dependent daily life

As with the broader Inland Empire, most day-to-day commuting within San Bernardino remains genuinely car-dependent.

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Last reviewed: 2026-08-25. Independent research; not financial, tax, or legal advice -- confirm current figures with a local professional before making a decision.