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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Learn moreSan 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.
Key takeaways
- San Bernardino International Airport is a real, dual-purpose asset -- passenger service plus Amazon Air's regional cargo hub.
- San Bernardino shares the broader Inland Empire freeway and Metrolink network with Riverside.
- Daily commuting remains genuinely car-dependent.
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