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 $14 - $25 and takes 6h 3m.

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 bus between Barstow and Oceanside?

No, there is no direct bus from Barstow to Oceanside. However, there are services departing from Buena Vista St WB & Silver Ln and arriving at Coast Hwy & Michigan Av via Barstow, Escondido Transit Center Stall 6 and Vista Transit Center Stall 4. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 59m.

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 36m.

How far is it from Barstow to Oceanside?

The distance between Barstow and Oceanside is 189 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 train which takes 5h 36m and costs $40 - $90.

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

It takes approximately 5h 36m to get from Barstow to Oceanside, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Barstow to Oceanside bus from?

Barstow to Oceanside bus services, operated by Victor Valley Transit Authority, depart from Buena Vista St WB & Silver Ln station.

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 train which takes 5h 36m and costs $40 - $90. Alternatively, you can line 3 bus and bus and line 305 bus and line 302 bus, which costs $40 - $70 and takes 6h 59m.

Where does the Barstow to Oceanside bus arrive?

Barstow to Oceanside bus services, operated by Victor Valley Transit Authority, arrive at Lenwood Rd SB & Serrano station.

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?

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Barstow to Oceanside - 4 ways to travel via train, line 3 bus, and bus

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

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Train
best
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 36m
$43–86
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from E Mountain View St EB FS Belinda Ave to San Bernardinobus 15
2. Take the train from San Bernardino - Downtown to Oceansidetrain IE-OC Line
6h 3m
$14–24
Line 3 bus, bus, line 305 bus, line 302 bus
1. Take the bus from Buena Vista St WB & Silver Ln to Lenwood Rd SB & Serranobus 3
2. Take the bus from Barstow to Escondidobus
3. Take the bus from Escondido Transit Center Stall 6 to Vista Transit Center Stall 7bus 305
4. Take the bus from Vista Transit Center Stall 4 to Coast Hwy & Michigan Avbus 302 / ...
6h 59m
$40–66
Drive 147.4 mi
1. Drive from Barstow to Oceansidecar 147.4 mi
2h 30m
$27–39

Barstow to Oceanside by train

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5h 36mAverage Duration

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Distance: 187.8 mi
Duration: 5h 36m

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

You can take a train from Barstow Station to Oceanside via Fullerton Amtrak Station in around 5h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Buena Vista St WB & Silver Ln to Coast Hwy & Michigan Av via Lenwood Rd SB & Serrano, Barstow, Escondido, Escondido Transit Center Stall 6, Vista Transit Center Stall 7, and Vista Transit Center Stall 4 in around 6h 59m.

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