What is the cheapest way to get from Santa Barbara to Barstow?

The cheapest way to get from Santa Barbara to Barstow is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 31m.

What is the fastest way to get from Santa Barbara to Barstow?

The fastest way to get from Santa Barbara to Barstow is to drive which takes 3h 31m and costs $30 - $50.

Is there a direct bus between Santa Barbara and Barstow?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Santa Barbara and arriving at Barstow Station station. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 31m.

Is there a direct train between Santa Barbara and Barstow?

No, there is no direct train from Santa Barbara to Barstow station. However, there are services departing from Santa Barbara and arriving at Barstow Station via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 36m.

How far is it from Santa Barbara to Barstow?

The distance between Santa Barbara and Barstow is 287 miles. The road distance is 186.8 miles.

How do I travel from Santa Barbara to Barstow without a car?

The best way to get from Santa Barbara to Barstow without a car is to bus which takes 6h 31m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Santa Barbara to Barstow?

The bus from Santa Barbara to Barstow Station takes 6h 31m including transfers and departs once daily.

Where do I catch the Santa Barbara to Barstow bus from?

Santa Barbara to Barstow bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Santa Barbara station.

Where do I catch the Santa Barbara to Barstow train from?

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

Train or bus from Santa Barbara to Barstow?

The best way to get from Santa Barbara to Barstow is to bus which takes 6h 31m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $60 - $200 and takes 7h 36m.

Where does the Santa Barbara to Barstow bus arrive?

Santa Barbara to Barstow bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Barstow Station.

Where does the Santa Barbara to Barstow train arrive?

Santa Barbara to Barstow train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.

Can I drive from Santa Barbara to Barstow?

Yes, the driving distance between Santa Barbara to Barstow is 187 miles. It takes approximately 3h 31m to drive from Santa Barbara to Barstow.

How do I get a train ticket from Santa Barbara to Barstow?

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Where can I stay near Barstow?

There are 28+ hotels available in Barstow.

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

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the bus from Santa Barbara to Barstow StationAmtrak Thruway Connecting Service
6h 31m
Drive 185.8 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Santa Barbara to Barstow185.8 mi
3h 31m
$34–49
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Los AngelesPacific Surfliner / ...
2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Barstow StationSouthwest Chief
7h 36m
$63–194

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Santa Barbara to Barstow.

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Distance: 285 mi
Duration: 6h 31m

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

Amtrak operates a bus from Santa Barbara to Barstow Station once daily, and the journey takes 6h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Santa Barbara to Barstow Station via Los Angeles in around 7h 36m.

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