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

The cheapest way to get from California to Barstow is to drive which costs $20 - $30 and takes 1h 53m.

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

The fastest way to get from California to Barstow is to drive which takes 1h 53m and costs $20 - $30.

Is there a direct bus between California and Barstow?

No, there is no direct bus from California to Barstow. However, there are services departing from Los Angeles, CA and arriving at S 2nd Ave SB & E Buena Vista St via Lenwood Rd NB & Factory Mechants. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 47m.

Is there a direct train between California and Barstow?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Los Angeles and arriving at Barstow Station station. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 43m.

How far is it from California to Barstow?

The distance between California and Barstow is 152 miles. The road distance is 114.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from California to Barstow without a car is to train which takes 3h 43m and costs .

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

The train from Los Angeles to Barstow Station takes 3h 43m including transfers and departs once daily.

Where do I catch the California to Barstow bus from?

California to Barstow bus services, operated by EPLA Limo Express, depart from Los Angeles, CA station.

Where do I catch the California to Barstow train from?

California to Barstow train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Los Angeles station.

Train or bus from California to Barstow?

The best way to get from California to Barstow is to train which takes 3h 43m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $30 - $50 and takes 5h 47m.

Where does the California to Barstow bus arrive?

California to Barstow bus services, operated by EPLA Limo Express, arrive at Barstow station.

Where does the California to Barstow train arrive?

California to Barstow train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Barstow Station.

Can I drive from California to Barstow?

Yes, the driving distance between California to Barstow is 115 miles. It takes approximately 1h 53m to drive from California to Barstow.

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

Book your California to Barstow train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Barstow?

There are 29+ hotels available in Barstow.

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

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

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Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Barstow Stationtrain Southwest Chief
3h 43m
Drive 113.9 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Los Angeles to Barstowcar 113.9 mi
1h 53m
$21–30
Bus
1. Take the bus from Los Angeles, CA to Barstowbus Los Angeles
5h 47m
$30–50

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 151 mi
Duration: 3h 43m

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

Amtrak operates a train from Los Angeles to Barstow Station once daily, and the journey takes 3h 43m. Alternatively, EPLA Limo Express operates a bus from Los Angeles, CA to Barstow once daily. Tickets cost $30–50 and the journey takes 4h 5m.

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