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

The cheapest way to get from Oceanside to Barstow is to bus via Santa Ana which costs $22 - $50 and takes 5h 56m.

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 31m 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 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 30m.

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 30m and costs $40 - $90.

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

It takes approximately 5h 30m 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 Mexico, depart from Oceanside 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 30m and costs $40 - $90. Alternatively, you can bus via Santa Ana, which costs $22 - $50 and takes 5h 56m.

Where does the Oceanside to Barstow bus arrive?

Oceanside to Barstow bus services, operated by Greyhound Mexico, arrive at Santa Ana 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 31m to drive from Oceanside to Barstow.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Barstow?

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

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There are 4 ways to get from Oceanside to Barstow by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), car, or bus

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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 30m
$40–89
Bus via Santa Ana
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Oceanside to Santa Anabus
2. Take the bus from Santa Ana Bus Stop to Victorville Transit Centerbus
3. Take the bus from VVTC - Dock 6 to E Mountain View St EB FS Belinda Avebus 15
5h 56m
$22–48
Drive 146.9 mi
1. Drive from Oceanside to Barstowcar 146.9 mi
2h 31m
$27–39
Bus
1. Take the bus from Escondido to Barstowbus Lxus 2101
6h 55m
$38–64

Oceanside to Barstow by train

7Weekly Trains

5h 30mAverage Duration

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Distance: 187.8 mi
Duration: 5h 30m

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 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Oceanside to E Mountain View St EB FS Belinda Ave via Santa Ana, Santa Ana Bus Stop, and VVTC - Dock 6 in around 5h 56m.

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