There are 4 ways to get from Griffith Observatory to Barstow by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, 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 (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Los Angeles to Barstow Stationtrain Southwest Chief
5h 40m$43–101Bus via Victorville
cheapest- Take the bus from Los Angeles Downtown to Victorville Transit Centerbus FlixBus 2030
- Take the bus from VVTC - Dock 6 to E Mountain View St EB FS Belinda Avebus 15
5h 43m$14–32Drive 117.8 mi
- Drive from Griffith Observatory to Barstowcar 117.8 mi
2h 1m$22–31Bus
- Take the bus from Los Angeles, CA to Barstowbus Los Angeles
7h 43m$35–65
Griffith Observatory to Barstow by foot, bus, subway, and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Griffith Observatory to Barstow is to bus via Victorville which costs $14 - $35 and takes 5h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Griffith Observatory to Barstow is to drive which takes 2h 1m and costs $21 - $35.
The distance between Griffith Observatory and Barstow is 162 miles. The road distance is 118.5 miles.
The best way to get from Griffith Observatory to Barstow without a car is to train which takes 5h 40m and costs $40 - $110.
It takes approximately 5h 40m to get from Griffith Observatory to Barstow, including transfers.
The best way to get from Griffith Observatory to Barstow is to train which takes 5h 40m and costs $40 - $110. Alternatively, you can bus via Victorville, which costs $14 - $35 and takes 5h 43m.
Yes, the driving distance between Griffith Observatory to Barstow is 118 miles. It takes approximately 2h 1m to drive from Griffith Observatory to Barstow.
There are 30+ hotels available in Barstow.
What companies run services between Griffith Observatory, CA, USA and Barstow, San Bernardino County, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Los Angeles to Barstow Station once daily. Tickets cost $40–95 and the journey takes 3h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Griffith Observatory to E Mountain View St EB FS Belinda Ave via Griffith Observatory, Vermont Ave & Sunset Blvd, Vermont / Sunset Station, Union Station - Metro B & D Lines, Los Angeles Downtown, and VVTC - Dock 6 in around 5h 43m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Los Angeles to Barstow Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 43m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–95
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Los Angeles Downtown to Victorville Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $10–19
- Schedules at
- flixbus.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
- Schedules at
- vvta.org
- Local and county
- $1–3
- B-V Link
- $7
- Phone
- +1 866 691 9732
- eplasales@eplalimo.com
- Website
- eplalimo.com
Bus from Los Angeles, CA to Barstow
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Schedules at
- eplalimo.com
- One Way
- $30–50
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