There are 4 ways to get from Encinitas to Barstow by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), car, train, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Oceanside to Fullerton Amtrak StationPacific Surfliner
- Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to BarstowSouthwest Chief
6h 29m$28–102Train, bus
cheapest- Take the train from Oceanside to San Bernardino - DowntownIE-OC Line
- Take the bus from SB Transit Center to E Mountain View St EB FS Belinda Ave15
8h 18m$18–33Bus
- Take the bus from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Santa Ana
- Take the bus from Santa Ana Bus Stop to Victorville Bus Stop
- Take the bus from VVTC - Dock 6 to E Mountain View St EB FS Belinda Ave15
7h 42mDrive 156.9 mi
- Drive from Encinitas to Barstow156.9 mi
2h 48m$29–42
Encinitas to Barstow by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Encinitas to Barstow is to train and bus which costs $18 - $35 and takes 8h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Encinitas to Barstow is to drive which takes 2h 48m and costs $28 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Encinitas to Barstow. However, there are services departing from Hwy 101 & K St and arriving at E Mountain View St EB FS Belinda Ave via Solana Beach Amtrak Station, Santa Ana Bus Stop and VVTC - Dock 6. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 42m.
No, there is no direct train from Encinitas station to Barstow. However, there are services departing from Encinitas Station and arriving at Barstow via Oceanside and Fullerton Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 29m.
The distance between Encinitas and Barstow is 200 miles. The road distance is 157.8 miles.
The best way to get from Encinitas to Barstow without a car is to train which takes 6h 29m and costs $28 - $110.
It takes approximately 6h 29m to get from Encinitas to Barstow, including transfers.
Encinitas to Barstow bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Solana Beach Amtrak Station.
Encinitas to Barstow train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Oceanside station.
The best way to get from Encinitas to Barstow is to train which takes 6h 29m and costs $28 - $110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 7h 42m.
What companies run services between Encinitas, CA, USA and Barstow, San Bernardino County, CA, USA?
You can take a train from Encinitas Station to Barstow via Oceanside Transit Center Platform 3, Oceanside, and Fullerton Amtrak Station in around 6h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hwy 101 & K St to E Mountain View St EB FS Belinda Ave via Hwy 101 & Plaza St, Solana Beach Amtrak Station, Santa Ana, Santa Ana Bus Stop, and VVTC - Dock 6 in around 7h 42m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Oceanside to Fullerton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $19–21
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Barstow
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 7m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $16–75
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Coach Seat - Advance Purchase
- $21–35
- Coach Seat short notice purchase
- $16–75
- Business - advance purchase
- $22–130
- Business Class
- $35–200
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from Oceanside to Fullerton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $10–15
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
- Passenger
- $10–15
Train from Oceanside to San Bernardino - Downtown
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 37m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $15–21
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
- Passenger
- $15–21
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Santa Ana
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Santa Ana Bus Stop to Victorville Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $19–24
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- (760) 948-3030
- Info@VVTA.org
- Website
- vvta.org
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
- Website
- https://vvta.org/
- Local and county
- $1–3
- B-V Link
- $7
Bus from SB Transit Center to E Mountain View St EB FS Belinda Ave
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $1–7
- Website
- https://vvta.org/
- Local and county
- $1–3
- B-V Link
- $7
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More Questions & Answers
Encinitas to Barstow bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Santa Ana station.
Encinitas to Barstow train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Fullerton Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Encinitas to Barstow is 158 miles. It takes approximately 2h 48m to drive from Encinitas to Barstow.
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