There are 4 ways to get from El Centro to Barstow by bus, train, car, plane, or bus (Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, train
best- Take the bus from El Centro Bus Stop to San Bernardinobus FlixBus 2055
- Take the train from San Bernardino to Barstow Stationtrain Southwest Chief
6h 49m$42–125Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from El Centro Bus Stop to San Bernardinobus FlixBus 2055
- Take the bus from San Bernardino to E Mountain View St EB FS Belinda Avebus 15
7h 25m$22–92Drive 209.4 mi
- Drive from El Centro to Barstowcar 209.4 mi
3h 58m$39–56Fly, train
- Fly from Imperial County Airport (IPL) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane IPL - LAX
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Barstow Stationtrain
7h 45m$142–237
El Centro to Barstow by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from El Centro to Barstow is to bus which costs $22 - $95 and takes 7h 25m.
The fastest way to get from El Centro to Barstow is to drive which takes 3h 58m and costs $35 - $55.
No, there is no direct bus from El Centro to Barstow. However, there are services departing from El Centro Bus Stop and arriving at E Mountain View St EB FS Belinda Ave via San Bernardino. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 25m.
The distance between El Centro and Barstow is 253 miles. The road distance is 210.7 miles.
The best way to get from El Centro to Barstow without a car is to bus and train which takes 6h 49m and costs $40 - $130.
It takes approximately 6h 49m to get from El Centro to Barstow, including transfers.
El Centro to Barstow bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from El Centro Bus Stop station.
El Centro to Barstow bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at San Bernardino station.
Yes, the driving distance between El Centro to Barstow is 211 miles. It takes approximately 3h 58m to drive from El Centro to Barstow.
There are 28+ hotels available in Barstow.
What companies run services between El Centro, CA, USA and Barstow, San Bernardino County, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from El Centro Bus Stop to E Mountain View St EB FS Belinda Ave via San Bernardino in around 7h 25m.
- Website
- iflysouthern.com
Flights from Imperial County Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–160
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from San Bernardino to Barstow Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 59m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $20–35
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Los Angeles to Barstow Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 43m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from El Centro Bus Stop to San Bernardino
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $21–90
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Adult
- $21–90
- Phone
- (760) 948-3030
- Info@VVTA.org
- Website
- vvta.org
Bus from San Bernardino to E Mountain View St EB FS Belinda Ave
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $1–7
- Schedules at
- vvta.org
- Local and county
- $1–3
- B-V Link
- $7
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