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How to get fromSalinas to Barstowby bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, plane, train, bus (Amtrak) or shuttle

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There are 6 ways to get from Salinas to Barstow by bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, plane, train, bus (Amtrak), or shuttle

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  1. Bus via Delano

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    1. Take the bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 3 to Monterey / Gilroy Train Stationbus bus 59
    2. Take the bus from Gilroy to Delanobus bus
    3. Take the bus from Delano Bus Stop to Bakersfield Train Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Bakersfield to Barstow Stationbus bus
    10h 55m

  2. Drive 332.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Salinas to Barstowcar car 332.2 mi
    5h 47m
    $61–88

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Salinas to Los Angelestrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Barstow Stationtrain train Southwest Chief
    13h 48m
    $109–178

  4. Fly Monterey Regional Airport to Los Angeles International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane MRY - LAX
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Barstow Stationtrain train
    10h 47m
    $76–300

  5. Bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Salinas to Santa Barbarabus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the bus from Santa Barbara to Barstow Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    13h 31m

  6. Shuttle to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly to Ontario International Airport, train

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Meridian Spur / Prunedale Park & Ride to San Jose Airport Terminal Ashuttle bus
    2. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane plane SJC - ONT
    3. Take the train from San Bernardino to Barstow Stationtrain train
    9h 16m
    $155–660

Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) flights

Calendar19Weekly Planes
Duration2h 9mAverage Duration
Ticket$32Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

You can take a bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 3 to Barstow Station via Monterey / Gilroy Train Station, Gilroy, Delano, Jefferson & 9th @ Vallarta 2, Delano Transit Center, Delano Bus Stop, Bakersfield Train Station, and Bakersfield in around 10h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Salinas to Barstow Station via Los Angeles in around 13h 48m.

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