There are 4 ways to get from El Monte to Barstow by bus, train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound)
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Bus via Fontana
best- Take the bus from El Monte to Fontana Metrolink Transit Centerbus Huntington Park
- Take the bus from Orange Way EB & Sierra Ave to E Mountain View St EB FS Belinda Avebus 15
4h$42–58Drive 100.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from El Monte to Barstowcar 100.9 mi
1h 41m$19–27Train
- Take the train from El Monte to San Bernardino Depottrain SB Line
- Take the train from San Bernardino to Barstow Stationtrain Southwest Chief
4h 15m$32–61Bus
- Take the bus from El Monte Bus Stop to Victorville Transit Centerbus Greyhound US0900
- Take the bus from VVTC - Dock 6 to E Mountain View St EB FS Belinda Avebus 15
4h 21m$29–64
El Monte to Barstow by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from El Monte to Barstow is to drive which costs $18 - $27 and takes 1h 41m.
The fastest way to get from El Monte to Barstow is to drive which takes 1h 41m and costs $18 - $27.
No, there is no direct bus from El Monte to Barstow. However, there are services departing from El Monte and arriving at E Mountain View St EB FS Belinda Ave via Orange Way EB & Sierra Ave. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h.
No, there is no direct train from El Monte to Barstow station. However, there are services departing from El Monte and arriving at Barstow Station via San Bernardino. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 15m.
The distance between El Monte and Barstow is 110 miles. The road distance is 101.5 miles.
The best way to get from El Monte to Barstow without a car is to bus via Fontana which takes 4h and costs $40 - $60.
It takes approximately 4h to get from El Monte to Barstow, including transfers.
El Monte to Barstow bus services, operated by Omnibus Express, depart from El Monte station.
El Monte to Barstow train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, depart from El Monte station.
The best way to get from El Monte to Barstow is to bus via Fontana which takes 4h and costs $40 - $60. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $30 - $65 and takes 4h 15m.
What companies run services between El Monte, CA, USA and Barstow, San Bernardino County, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from El Monte to E Mountain View St EB FS Belinda Ave via Orange Way EB & Sierra Ave in around 4h. Alternatively, you can take a train from El Monte to Barstow Station via San Bernardino Depot and San Bernardino in around 4h 15m.
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from El Monte to San Bernardino Depot
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
- Passenger
- $8–12
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
- $23–50
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 800-923-1799
- contactus@omexusa.net
- Website
- omnibusexpress.com
Bus from El Monte to Fontana Metrolink Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–55
- Schedules at
- omnibusexpress.com
- Phone
- (760) 948-3030
- Info@VVTA.org
- Website
- vvta.org
Bus from Orange Way EB & Sierra Ave to E Mountain View St EB FS Belinda Ave
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $1–7
- Schedules at
- vvta.org
- Local and county
- $1–3
- B-V Link
- $7
Bus from VVTC - Dock 6 to E Mountain View St EB FS Belinda Ave
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $1–7
- Schedules at
- vvta.org
- Local and county
- $1–3
- B-V Link
- $7
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from El Monte Bus Stop to Victorville Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $28–60
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
El Monte to Barstow bus services, operated by Omnibus Express, arrive at Fontana Metrolink Transit Center station.
El Monte to Barstow train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, arrive at San Bernardino Depot station.
Yes, the driving distance between El Monte to Barstow is 101 miles. It takes approximately 1h 41m to drive from El Monte to Barstow.
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