There are 10 ways to get from Barstow to Santa Rosa by train, plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, bus, or bus (Amtrak, Flixbus)
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- Take the train from Barstow Station to San Bernardinotrain
- Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Sonoma County Airport (STS)plane ONT - STS
7h 24m$155–443Drive 452 mi
cheapest- Drive from Barstow to Santa Rosacar 452 mi
7h 52m$83–120Bus
- Take the bus from E Mountain View St EB FS Belinda Ave to VVTC - Dock 6bus 15
- Take the bus from Victorville Transit Center to Los Angeles Downtownbus
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Francisco Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Fremont St & Mission St to Santa Rosa Transit Mall-Bay N1bus 172
15h 28m$84–140Train
- Take the train from Barstow Station to Los Angelestrain
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Emeryvilletrain
- Take the train from SMART San Rafael to SMART Santa Rosa Downtowntrain
19h 41m$191–403Train, bus to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Sonoma County Airport
- Take the train from Barstow Station to Victorville Amtraktrain
- Take the bus from Victorville Transit Center to Los Angeles Downtownbus
- Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Sonoma County Airport (STS)plane LAX - STS
7h 19m$254–448Train to John Wayne Airport Orange County, fly to Sonoma County Airport
- Take the train from Barstow Station to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain
- Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Sonoma County Airport (STS)plane SNA - STS
9h 34m$273–551Train, bus to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, fly to Sonoma County Airport
- Take the train from Barstow Station to Victorville Amtraktrain
- Take the bus from Victorville Transit Center to Los Angeles Downtownbus
- Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Sonoma County Airport (STS)plane BUR - STS
7h 57m$143–325Train to Ontario International Airport, fly to Oakland International Airport, bus, train
- Take the train from Barstow Station to San Bernardinotrain
- Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane ONT - OAK
- Take the bus from Oakland International Airport to San Rafaelbus
- Take the train from SMART San Rafael to SMART Santa Rosa Downtowntrain
9h 36m$295–870Train, bus to Palm Springs International Airport, fly to Sonoma County Airport
- Take the train from Barstow Station to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stopbus
- Fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Sonoma County Airport (STS)plane PSP - STS
10h 8m$117–422Bus via Santa Barbara
- Take the bus from Barstow Station to Santa Barbarabus
- Take the bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to San Franciscobus
- Take the bus from Perry St & 3rd St to Santa Rosa Transit Mall-Bay N1bus 172
18h 3m$128–197
Barstow to Santa Rosa by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Barstow to Santa Rosa is to bus which costs $80 - $140 and takes 15h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Barstow to Santa Rosa is to train and bus and fly which takes 7h 19m and costs $250 - $450.
No, there is no direct bus from Barstow to Santa Rosa. However, there are services departing from E Mountain View St EB FS Belinda Ave and arriving at Santa Rosa Transit Mall-Bay N1 via Victorville Transit Center, Los Angeles Union Station and Fremont St & Mission St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 28m.
No, there is no direct train from Barstow station to Santa Rosa. However, there are services departing from Barstow Station and arriving at SMART Santa Rosa Downtown via Los Angeles and SMART San Rafael. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 41m.
The distance between Barstow and Santa Rosa is 535 miles. The road distance is 454.6 miles.
The best way to get from Barstow to Santa Rosa without a car is to bus which takes 15h 28m and costs $80 - $140.
It takes approximately 7h 24m to get from Barstow to Santa Rosa, including transfers.
Barstow to Santa Rosa bus services, operated by Victor Valley Transit Authority, depart from E Mountain View St EB FS Belinda Ave station.
Barstow to Santa Rosa train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Barstow Station.
The best way to get from Barstow to Santa Rosa is to bus which takes 15h 28m and costs $80 - $140. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $190 - $410 and takes 19h 41m.
What companies run services between Barstow, San Bernardino County, CA, USA and Santa Rosa, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from E Mountain View St EB FS Belinda Ave to Santa Rosa Transit Mall-Bay N1 via Victorville Transit Center, Los Angeles Downtown, Los Angeles Union Station, San Francisco Bus Station, and Fremont St & Mission St in around 15h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Barstow Station to SMART Santa Rosa Downtown via Los Angeles, Emeryville, El Cerrito del Norte BART Station-Bay C2, San Rafael Transit Center-Platform B, and SMART San Rafael in around 19h 41m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Ontario International Airport to Sonoma County Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Saturday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $45–250
Flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Sonoma County Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- When
- Saturday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $45–250
Flights from Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Sonoma County Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–190
Flights from Ontario International Airport to Oakland International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–310
Flights from Palm Springs International Airport to Sonoma County Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- When
- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $45–260
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Barstow Station to San Bernardino
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $20–50
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Barstow Station to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 14m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–90
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Los Angeles to Emeryville
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $120–270
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Barstow Station to Victorville Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $9–21
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Barstow Station to Fullerton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 26m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–75
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Barstow Station to Victorville Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $9–21
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Barstow Station to San Bernardino
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $20–50
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Barstow Station to Fullerton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 26m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–75
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- (760) 948-3030
- Info@VVTA.org
- Website
- Victor Valley Transit Authority
Bus from E Mountain View St EB FS Belinda Ave to VVTC - Dock 6
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $1–7
- Schedules at
- Victor Valley Transit Authority
- Local and county
- $1–3
- B-V Link
- $7
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Booking & Getting There
Barstow to Santa Rosa bus services, operated by Victor Valley Transit Authority, arrive at VVTC - Dock 6 station.
Barstow to Santa Rosa train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Yes, the driving distance between Barstow to Santa Rosa is 455 miles. It takes approximately 7h 52m to drive from Barstow to Santa Rosa.
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