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Santa Barbara to Barstow trains

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Trip Overview

The train between Santa Barbara and Barstow takes 8h 22m. There is at least one train per day from Santa Barbara to Barstow. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

8h 22m
Duration
254 mi
Distance
$167
Average price
Once daily
Frequency

Santa Barbara to Barstow train times

Trains run once daily between Santa Barbara and Barstow. The service departs Santa Barbara at 12:40 PM in the afternoon, which arrives into Barstow at 21:02:00. All services require a transfer, and take on average 8h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    AmtrakAmtrak8h 22m • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    AmtrakAmtrak8h 22m • 1 change

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    AmtrakAmtrak8h 22m • 1 change

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    AmtrakAmtrak8h 22m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Santa Barbara to Barstow? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 253.9 mi
  • Duration: 8h 22m

What companies run services between Santa Barbara, CA, USA and Barstow, San Bernardino County, CA, USA?

You can take a train from Santa Barbara to Barstow Station via Los Angeles in around 7h 36m.

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