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

The cheapest way to get from Carson to Barstow is to drive which costs $23 - $35 and takes 2h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Carson to Barstow is to drive which takes 2h 10m and costs $23 - $35.

Is there a direct bus between Carson and Barstow?

No, there is no direct bus from Carson to Barstow. However, there are services departing from Harbor Fwy / Carson and arriving at S 2nd Ave SB & E Buena Vista St via El Monte Station Upper Level, El Monte and Lenwood Rd NB & Factory Mechants. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Carson and Barstow?

No, there is no direct train from Carson station to Barstow station. However, there are services departing from Pershing Square Station and arriving at Barstow Station via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 34m.

How far is it from Carson to Barstow?

The distance between Carson and Barstow is 174 miles. The road distance is 127.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Carson to Barstow without a car is to train which takes 5h 34m and costs $35 - $95.

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

It takes approximately 5h 34m to get from Carson to Barstow, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Carson to Barstow bus from?

Carson to Barstow bus services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, depart from Harbor Fwy / Carson station.

Where do I catch the Carson to Barstow train from?

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

Train or bus from Carson to Barstow?

The best way to get from Carson to Barstow is to train which takes 5h 34m and costs $35 - $95. Alternatively, you can bus via El Monte, which costs $30 - $60 and takes 6h 15m.

Where does the Carson to Barstow bus arrive?

Carson to Barstow bus services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, arrive at El Monte Station - Upper Level.

Where does the Carson to Barstow train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Carson to Barstow?

Yes, the driving distance between Carson to Barstow is 127 miles. It takes approximately 2h 10m to drive from Carson to Barstow.

Where can I stay near Barstow?

There are 29+ hotels available in Barstow.

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There are 4 ways to get from Carson 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
5h 34m
$39–94
Drive 126.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Carson to Barstowcar 126.4 mi
2h 10m
$24–34
Bus via El Monte
1. Take the bus from Harbor Fwy / Carson to El Monte Station - Upper Levelbus Metro J Line
2. Take the bus from El Monte to Barstowbus Lxus 2102 / ...
6h 15m
$34–60
Bus
1. Take the bus from Los Angeles, CA to Barstowbus Los Angeles
7h 40m
$33–59

Carson to Barstow by bus, subway, and train (Amtrak)

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Distance: 173.1 mi
Duration: 5h 34m

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

Amtrak operates a train from Los Angeles to Barstow Station once daily. Tickets cost $35–90 and the journey takes 3h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Harbor Fwy / Carson to S 2nd Ave SB & E Buena Vista St via El Monte Station - Upper Level, El Monte Station Upper Level, Garvey Ave and Mountain View Rd E, El Monte, Barstow, and Lenwood Rd NB & Factory Mechants in around 6h 15m.

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