What is the cheapest way to get from Barstow to California?

The cheapest way to get from Barstow to California is to drive which costs $20 - $30 and takes 1h 53m.

What is the fastest way to get from Barstow to California?

The fastest way to get from Barstow to California is to drive which takes 1h 53m and costs $20 - $30.

Is there a direct bus between Barstow and California?

No, there is no direct bus from Barstow to California station. However, there are services departing from E Mountain View St EB FS Belinda Ave and arriving at Los Angeles Union Station Arrivals via Victorville Bus Stop. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 28m.

Is there a direct train between Barstow and California?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Barstow Station station and arriving at Los Angeles. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 14m.

How far is it from Barstow to California?

The distance between Barstow and California is 120 miles. The road distance is 114.5 miles.

How do I travel from Barstow to California without a car?

The best way to get from Barstow to California without a car is to train and bus which takes 2h 57m and costs $26 - $90.

How long does it take to get from Barstow to California?

It takes approximately 2h 57m to get from Barstow to California, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Barstow to California bus from?

Barstow to California bus services, operated by Victor Valley Transit Authority, depart from E Mountain View St EB FS Belinda Ave station.

Where do I catch the Barstow to California train from?

Barstow to California train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Barstow Station.

Train or bus from Barstow to California?

The best way to get from Barstow to California is to train which takes 4h 14m and costs $30 - $75. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $23 - $45 and takes 3h 28m.

Where does the Barstow to California bus arrive?

Barstow to California bus services, operated by Victor Valley Transit Authority, arrive at VVTC - Dock 6 station.

Where does the Barstow to California train arrive?

Barstow to California train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.

Can I drive from Barstow to California?

Yes, the driving distance between Barstow to California is 115 miles. It takes approximately 1h 53m to drive from Barstow to California.

How do I get a train ticket from Barstow to California?

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Where can I stay near California?

There are 3302+ hotels available in California.

Barstow to California - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Barstow to California by train, bus, train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Flixbus)

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
1. Take the train from Barstow Station to Victorville Amtraktrain Southwest Chief
2. Take the bus from Victorville Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Station Arrivalsbus FlixBus 2030
2h 57m
$27–88
Train via San Bernardino
cheapest
1. Take the train from Barstow Station to San Bernardinotrain Southwest Chief
2. Take the train from San Bernardino Depot to L.A. Union Stationtrain SB Line
4h 33m
$20–78
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Barstow Station to Los Angelestrain Southwest Chief
4h 14m
$30–75
Drive 113.9 mi
1. Drive from Barstow to Los Angelescar 113.9 mi
1h 53m
$21–30
Bus
1. Take the bus from E Mountain View St EB FS Belinda Ave to VVTC - Dock 6bus 15
2. Take the bus from Victorville Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Station Arrivalsbus FlixBus 2030
3h 28m
$24–42

Barstow to California by train and bus

7Weekly Services

2h 57mAverage Duration

$27Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Barstow to California.

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Distance: 119.3 mi
Duration: 2h 57m

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

Amtrak operates a train from Barstow Station to Los Angeles twice daily. Tickets cost $30–75 and the journey takes 4h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from E Mountain View St EB FS Belinda Ave to Los Angeles Union Station Arrivals via Victorville Bus Stop in around 3h 28m.

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