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

The cheapest way to get from Barstow to Santa Rosa is to drive which costs $80 - $120 and takes 7h 52m.

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

The fastest way to get from Barstow to Santa Rosa is to train and bus and fly which takes 7h 9m and costs $75 - $390.

Is there a direct bus between Barstow and Santa Rosa?

No, there is no direct bus from Barstow station to Santa Rosa. However, there are services departing from Barstow Station and arriving at Santa Rosa Transit Mall via Bakersfield Amtrak, Bakersfield and Perry St & 3rd St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 11m.

How far is it from Barstow to Santa Rosa?

The distance between Barstow and Santa Rosa is 535 miles. The road distance is 454.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Barstow to Santa Rosa without a car is to bus via Bakersfield which takes 14h 11m and costs $80 - $150.

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

It takes approximately 7h 13m to get from Barstow to Santa Rosa, including transfers.

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

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

Train or bus from Barstow to Santa Rosa?

The best way to get from Barstow to Santa Rosa is to bus via Bakersfield which takes 14h 11m and costs $80 - $150. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $190 - $420 and takes 19h 42m.

Where does the Barstow to Santa Rosa bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Barstow to Santa Rosa?

Yes, the driving distance between Barstow to Santa Rosa is 455 miles. It takes approximately 7h 52m to drive from Barstow to Santa Rosa.

Where can I stay near Santa Rosa?

There are 862+ hotels available in Santa Rosa.

Barstow to Santa Rosa - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 10 ways to get from Barstow to Santa Rosa by train, plane, bus (Amtrak, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, bus, or bus (Greyhound)

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

Train to Ontario International Airport, fly to Sonoma County Airport
best
1. Take the train from Barstow Station to San Bernardinotrain
2. Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Sonoma County Airport (STS)plane ONT - STS
7h 13m
$92–434
Train, bus to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Sonoma County Airport
cheapest
1. Take the train from Barstow Station to Victorville Amtraktrain
2. Take the bus from Victorville Transit Center to Los Angeles Union Stationbus
3. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Sonoma County Airport (STS)plane LAX - STS
7h 9m
$79–388
Bus via Bakersfield
1. Take the bus from Barstow Station to Bakersfieldbus
2. Take the bus from Bakersfield to San Franciscobus
3. Take the bus from Perry St & 3rd St to Santa Rosa Transit Mallbus 172
14h 11m
$83–141
Train
1. Take the train from Barstow Station to Los Angelestrain
2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Emeryvilletrain
3. Take the train from SMART San Rafael to SMART Santa Rosa Downtowntrain
19h 42m
$194–418
Drive 452 mi
1. Drive from Barstow to Santa Rosacar 452 mi
7h 52m
$83–120
Train to John Wayne Airport Orange County, fly to Sonoma County Airport
1. Take the train from Barstow Station to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain
2. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Sonoma County Airport (STS)plane SNA - STS
9h 34m
$105–483
Train, bus to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, fly to Sonoma County Airport
1. Take the train from Barstow Station to Victorville Amtraktrain
2. Take the bus from Victorville Transit Center to Los Angeles Union Stationbus
3. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Sonoma County Airport (STS)plane BUR - STS
7h 42m
$83–395
Train to Ontario International Airport, fly to Oakland International Airport, bus, train
1. Take the train from Barstow Station to San Bernardinotrain
2. Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane ONT - OAK
3. Take the bus from Oakland International Airport to San Rafaelbus
4. Take the train from SMART San Rafael to SMART Santa Rosa Downtowntrain
9h 41m
$117–541
Train, bus to Palm Springs International Airport, fly to Sonoma County Airport
1. Take the train from Barstow Station to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain
2. Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stopbus
3. Fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Sonoma County Airport (STS)plane PSP - STS
10h 8m
$158–724
Bus
1. Take the bus from Barstow to Los Angeles, CAbus
2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Francisco Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Fremont St & Mission St to Santa Rosa Transit Mallbus 172
17h 32m
$102–204

Barstow to Santa Rosa by bus and foot

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14h 11mAverage Duration

$83Cheapest Price

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Distance: 532 mi
Duration: 7h 13m

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

You can take a bus from Barstow Station to Santa Rosa Transit Mall via Bakersfield Amtrak, Bakersfield, San Francisco, and Perry St & 3rd St in around 14h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Barstow Station to SMART Santa Rosa Downtown via Los Angeles, Emeryville, El Cerrito del Norte BART Station, San Rafael Transit Center-Platform B, and SMART San Rafael in around 19h 42m.

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