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

The cheapest way to get from Barstow to Riverside is to bus which costs $2 - $9 and takes 3h 4m.

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

The fastest way to get from Barstow to Riverside is to drive which takes 1h 21m and costs $15 - $22.

Is there a direct bus between Barstow and Riverside?

No, there is no direct bus from Barstow to Riverside. However, there are services departing from E Mountain View St EB FS Belinda Ave and arriving at Vine Street Mobility Hub via San Bernardino Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 4m.

Is there a direct train between Barstow and Riverside?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Barstow Station station and arriving at Riverside. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 27m.

How far is it from Barstow to Riverside?

The distance between Barstow and Riverside is 91 miles. The road distance is 83.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Barstow to Riverside without a car is to train which takes 2h 27m and costs $11 - $70.

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

The train from Barstow Station to Riverside takes 2h 27m including transfers and departs twice daily.

Where do I catch the Barstow to Riverside bus from?

Barstow to Riverside 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 Riverside train from?

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

Train or bus from Barstow to Riverside?

The best way to get from Barstow to Riverside is to train which takes 2h 27m and costs $11 - $70. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $2 - $9 and takes 3h 4m.

Where does the Barstow to Riverside bus arrive?

Barstow to Riverside bus services, operated by Victor Valley Transit Authority, arrive at SB Transit Center station.

Where does the Barstow to Riverside train arrive?

Barstow to Riverside train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Riverside station.

Can I drive from Barstow to Riverside?

Yes, the driving distance between Barstow to Riverside is 83 miles. It takes approximately 1h 21m to drive from Barstow to Riverside.

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

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Where can I stay near Riverside?

There are 197+ hotels available in Riverside.

Barstow to Riverside - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Barstow to Riverside by train (Amtrak), bus, or car

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Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Barstow Station to RiversideSouthwest Chief
2h 27m
$11–70
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from E Mountain View St EB FS Belinda Ave to SB Transit Center15
3h 4m
$2–8
Drive 83 mi
1. Drive from Barstow to Riverside83 mi
1h 21m
$16–22

Barstow to Riverside by train (Amtrak)

13Weekly Trains

2h 27mAverage Duration

$11Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Barstow to Riverside.

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Distance: 90.7 mi
Duration: 2h 27m

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

Amtrak operates a train from Barstow Station to Riverside twice daily. Tickets cost $11–70 and the journey takes 2h 27m. Alternatively, Victor Valley Transit Authority operates a bus from E Mountain View St EB FS Belinda Ave to SB Transit Center twice daily. Tickets cost $1–7 and the journey takes 2h 24m.

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