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

The cheapest way to get from Barstow to Oceanside is to bus and train which costs $16 - $28 and takes 5h 59m.

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

The fastest way to get from Barstow to Oceanside is to drive which takes 2h 30m and costs $26 - $40.

Is there a direct train between Barstow and Oceanside?

No, there is no direct train from Barstow station to Oceanside. However, there are services departing from Barstow Station and arriving at Oceanside via Fullerton Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 34m.

How far is it from Barstow to Oceanside?

The distance between Barstow and Oceanside is 173 miles. The road distance is 148.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Barstow to Oceanside without a car is to bus which takes 4h 27m and costs $45 - $120.

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

It takes approximately 4h 27m to get from Barstow to Oceanside, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Barstow to Oceanside train from?

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

Train or bus from Barstow to Oceanside?

The best way to get from Barstow to Oceanside is to bus which takes 4h 27m and costs $45 - $120. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $26 - $100 and takes 5h 34m.

Where does the Barstow to Oceanside train arrive?

Barstow to Oceanside train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Fullerton Amtrak Station.

Can I drive from Barstow to Oceanside?

Yes, the driving distance between Barstow to Oceanside is 148 miles. It takes approximately 2h 30m to drive from Barstow to Oceanside.

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

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Where can I stay near Oceanside?

There are 806+ hotels available in Oceanside.

Barstow to Oceanside - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Barstow to Oceanside by bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, bus, or train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus (Greyhound)
best
1. Take the bus from Barstow Station to Santa Ana Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0900
2. Take the bus from Santa Ana Bus Stop to Oceanside Transportation Centerbus Greyhound US0831
4h 27m
$49–120
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from E Mountain View St EB FS Belinda Ave to SB Transit Centerbus 15
2. Take the train from San Bernardino - Downtown to Oceansidetrain IE-OC Line
5h 59m
$16–28
Train
1. Take the train from Barstow Station to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain Southwest Chief
2. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Oceansidetrain Pacific Surfliner
5h 34m
$26–98
Drive 147.4 mi
1. Drive from Barstow to Oceansidecar 147.4 mi
2h 30m
$27–39

Barstow to Oceanside by train

13Weekly Trains

5h 34mAverage Duration

$26Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Barstow to Oceanside.

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Distance: 172.2 mi
Duration: 4h 27m

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

You can take a vehicle from Barstow to Oceanside Transportation Center via Barstow Station and Santa Ana Bus Stop in around 4h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Barstow Station to Oceanside via Fullerton Amtrak Station in around 5h 34m.

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