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

The cheapest way to get from Riverside to Barstow is to bus which costs $1 - $9 and takes 4h 11m.

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

The fastest way to get from Riverside to Barstow is to drive which takes 1h 21m and costs $15 - $22.

Is there a direct bus between Riverside and Barstow?

No, there is no direct bus from Riverside to Barstow. However, there are services departing from Vine Street Mobility Hub and arriving at E Mountain View St EB FS Belinda Ave via SB Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 11m.

Is there a direct train between Riverside and Barstow?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Riverside and arriving at Barstow Station station. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 24m.

How far is it from Riverside to Barstow?

The distance between Riverside and Barstow is 91 miles. The road distance is 83.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Riverside to Barstow without a car is to train which takes 2h 24m and costs $30 - $80.

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

The train from Riverside to Barstow Station takes 2h 24m including transfers and departs once daily.

Where do I catch the Riverside to Barstow bus from?

Riverside to Barstow bus services, operated by Victor Valley Transit Authority, depart from SB Transit Center station.

Where do I catch the Riverside to Barstow train from?

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

Train or bus from Riverside to Barstow?

The best way to get from Riverside to Barstow is to train which takes 2h 24m and costs $30 - $80. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $1 - $9 and takes 4h 11m.

Where does the Riverside to Barstow bus arrive?

Riverside to Barstow bus services, operated by Victor Valley Transit Authority, arrive at E Mountain View St EB FS Belinda Ave station.

Where does the Riverside to Barstow train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Riverside to Barstow?

Yes, the driving distance between Riverside to Barstow is 83 miles. It takes approximately 1h 21m to drive from Riverside to Barstow.

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

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Where can I stay near Barstow?

There are 27+ hotels available in Barstow.

Riverside to Barstow - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Riverside to Barstow by train (Amtrak), bus, or car

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Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Riverside to Barstow StationSouthwest Chief
2h 24m
$30–80
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from SB Transit Center to E Mountain View St EB FS Belinda Ave15
4h 11m
$2–9
Drive 82.7 mi
1. Drive from Riverside to Barstow82.7 mi
1h 21m
$16–22

Riverside to Barstow by train (Amtrak)

7Weekly Trains

2h 24mAverage Duration

$30Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Riverside to Barstow.

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Distance: 90.7 mi
Duration: 2h 24m

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

Amtrak operates a train from Riverside to Barstow Station once daily. Tickets cost $30–80 and the journey takes 2h 24m. Alternatively, Victor Valley Transit Authority operates a bus from SB Transit Center to E Mountain View St EB FS Belinda Ave twice daily. Tickets cost $1–7 and the journey takes 2h 45m.

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