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

The cheapest way to get from Oceanside to Barstow is to train and bus which costs $16 - $28 and takes 6h 22m.

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

The fastest way to get from Oceanside to Barstow is to drive which takes 2h 32m and costs $26 - $40.

Is there a direct bus between Oceanside and Barstow?

No, there is no direct bus from Oceanside to Barstow. However, there are services departing from Oceanside Transportation Center and arriving at E Mountain View St EB FS Belinda Ave via Santa Ana Bus Stop and VVTC - Dock 6. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 56m.

Is there a direct train between Oceanside and Barstow?

No, there is no direct train from Oceanside to Barstow station. However, there are services departing from Oceanside and arriving at Barstow Station via Fullerton Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 27m.

How far is it from Oceanside to Barstow?

The distance between Oceanside and Barstow is 189 miles. The road distance is 147.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Oceanside to Barstow without a car is to train which takes 5h 27m and costs $26 - $100.

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

It takes approximately 5h 27m to get from Oceanside to Barstow, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Oceanside to Barstow bus from?

Oceanside to Barstow bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Oceanside Transportation Center station.

Where do I catch the Oceanside to Barstow train from?

Oceanside to Barstow train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Oceanside station.

Train or bus from Oceanside to Barstow?

The best way to get from Oceanside to Barstow is to train which takes 5h 27m and costs $26 - $100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $35 - $110 and takes 5h 56m.

Where does the Oceanside to Barstow bus arrive?

Oceanside to Barstow bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Santa Ana Bus Stop station.

Where does the Oceanside to Barstow train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Oceanside to Barstow?

Yes, the driving distance between Oceanside to Barstow is 148 miles. It takes approximately 2h 32m to drive from Oceanside to Barstow.

How do I get a train ticket from Oceanside to Barstow?

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Where can I stay near Barstow?

There are 27+ hotels available in Barstow.

Oceanside to Barstow - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Oceanside to Barstow by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), 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
1. Take the train from Oceanside to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain Pacific Surfliner
2. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Barstow Stationtrain Southwest Chief
5h 27m
$27–97
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Oceanside to San Bernardino - Downtowntrain IE-OC Line
2. Take the bus from SB Transit Center to E Mountain View St EB FS Belinda Avebus 15
6h 22m
$17–27
Bus
1. Take the bus from Oceanside Transportation Center to Santa Ana Bus Stopbus
2. Take the bus from Santa Ana Bus Stop to Victorville Bus Stopbus
3. Take the bus from VVTC - Dock 6 to E Mountain View St EB FS Belinda Avebus 15
5h 56m
$38–103
Drive 146.9 mi
1. Drive from Oceanside to Barstowcar 146.9 mi
2h 32m
$27–39

Oceanside to Barstow by train

7Weekly Trains

5h 27mAverage Duration

$27Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Oceanside to Barstow.

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Distance: 187.8 mi
Duration: 5h 27m

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

You can take a train from Oceanside to Barstow Station via Fullerton Amtrak Station in around 5h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Oceanside Transportation Center to E Mountain View St EB FS Belinda Ave via Santa Ana Bus Stop and VVTC - Dock 6 in around 5h 56m.

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