What is the cheapest way to get from Barstow to Santa Barbara?

The cheapest way to get from Barstow to Santa Barbara is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 31m.

What is the fastest way to get from Barstow to Santa Barbara?

The fastest way to get from Barstow to Santa Barbara is to drive which takes 3h 31m and costs $30 - $50.

Is there a direct bus between Barstow and Santa Barbara?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Barstow Station station and arriving at Santa Barbara. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 52m.

Is there a direct train between Barstow and Santa Barbara?

No, there is no direct train from Barstow station to Santa Barbara. However, there are services departing from Barstow Station and arriving at Santa Barbara via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 50m.

How far is it from Barstow to Santa Barbara?

The distance between Barstow and Santa Barbara is 289 miles. The road distance is 186.5 miles.

How do I travel from Barstow to Santa Barbara without a car?

The best way to get from Barstow to Santa Barbara without a car is to bus which takes 6h 52m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Barstow to Santa Barbara?

The bus from Barstow Station to Santa Barbara takes 6h 52m including transfers and departs once daily.

Where do I catch the Barstow to Santa Barbara bus from?

Barstow to Santa Barbara bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Barstow Station.

Where do I catch the Barstow to Santa Barbara train from?

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

Train or bus from Barstow to Santa Barbara?

The best way to get from Barstow to Santa Barbara is to bus which takes 6h 52m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $45 - $200 and takes 7h 50m.

Where does the Barstow to Santa Barbara bus arrive?

Barstow to Santa Barbara bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Santa Barbara station.

Where does the Barstow to Santa Barbara train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Barstow to Santa Barbara?

Yes, the driving distance between Barstow to Santa Barbara is 186 miles. It takes approximately 3h 31m to drive from Barstow to Santa Barbara.

How do I get a train ticket from Barstow to Santa Barbara?

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Where can I stay near Santa Barbara?

There are 301+ hotels available in Santa Barbara.

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

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

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

Bus (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the bus from Barstow Station to Santa Barbarabus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
6h 52m
Drive 185.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Barstow to Santa Barbaracar 185.4 mi
3h 31m
$34–49
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Barstow Station to Los Angelestrain Southwest Chief
2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Santa Barbaratrain Pacific Surfliner / ...
7h 50m
$50–191

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 286.9 mi
Duration: 6h 52m

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

Amtrak operates a bus from Barstow Station to Santa Barbara once daily, and the journey takes 6h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Barstow Station to Santa Barbara via Los Angeles in around 7h 50m.

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