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

The cheapest way to get from Santa Rosa to Barstow is to bus and train which costs $80 - $160 and takes 17h 21m.

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

The fastest way to get from Santa Rosa to Barstow is to fly and train which takes 7h 32m and costs $110 - $600.

Is there a direct bus between Santa Rosa and Barstow?

No, there is no direct bus from Santa Rosa to Barstow station. However, there are services departing from Santa Rosa Transit Mall and arriving at Barstow Station via 4th St & Folsom St, San Francisco, Park & Ride/McKee Rd. and Bakersfield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 17m.

How far is it from Santa Rosa to Barstow?

The distance between Santa Rosa and Barstow is 493 miles. The road distance is 457.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Santa Rosa to Barstow without a car is to bus which takes 13h 17m and costs $80 - $150.

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

It takes approximately 13h 17m to get from Santa Rosa to Barstow, including transfers.

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

Santa Rosa to Barstow bus services, operated by Golden Gate Transit, depart from Santa Rosa Transit Mall station.

Train or bus from Santa Rosa to Barstow?

The best way to get from Santa Rosa to Barstow is to bus which takes 13h 17m and costs $80 - $150. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $160 - $390 and takes 20h 25m.

Where does the Santa Rosa to Barstow bus arrive?

Santa Rosa to Barstow bus services, operated by Golden Gate Transit, arrive at 4th St & Folsom St station.

Can I drive from Santa Rosa to Barstow?

Yes, the driving distance between Santa Rosa to Barstow is 457 miles. It takes approximately 7h 45m to drive from Santa Rosa to Barstow.

Where can I stay near Barstow?

There are 31+ hotels available in Barstow.

Santa Rosa to Barstow - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from Santa Rosa to Barstow by bus (Flixbus, Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, plane, 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.

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Santa Rosa Transit Mall to 4th St & Folsom Stbus 172
2. Take the bus from San Francisco to Bakersfieldbus
3. Take the bus from Bakersfield to Barstow Stationbus
13h 17m
$83–149
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Santa Rosa Transit Mall to 1st St & Mission Stbus 172
2. Take the bus from San Francisco Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus
3. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Fontanatrain
4. Take the bus from Orange Way EB & Sierra Ave to E Mountain View St EB FS Belinda Avebus 15
17h 21m
$80–154
Train
1. Take the train from SMART Santa Rosa Downtown to SMART San Rafaeltrain
2. Take the train from Oakland to Los Angelestrain
3. Take the train from Los Angeles to Barstow Stationtrain
20h 25m
$169–389
Drive 454.8 mi
1. Drive from Santa Rosa to Barstowcar 454.8 mi
7h 45m
$83–120
Fly Sonoma County Airport to Los Angeles International Airport, train
1. Fly from Sonoma County Airport (STS) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane STS - LAX
2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Barstow Stationtrain
8h 28m
$99–425
Fly Sonoma County Airport to Ontario International Airport, train
1. Fly from Sonoma County Airport (STS) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane STS - ONT
2. Take the train from San Bernardino to Barstow Stationtrain
7h 32m
$111–564
Fly Sonoma County Airport to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, train
1. Fly from Sonoma County Airport (STS) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane STS - BUR
2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Barstow Stationtrain
9h 4m
$123–572
Fly Sonoma County Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County, train
1. Fly from Sonoma County Airport (STS) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane STS - SNA
2. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Barstow Stationtrain
9h 45m
$111–551
Train, bus to Oakland International Airport, fly to Ontario International Airport
1. Take the train from SMART Santa Rosa Downtown to SMART San Rafaeltrain
2. Take the bus from San Rafael to Oakland International Airportbus
3. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane OAK - ONT
4. Take the train from San Bernardino to Barstow Stationtrain
10h 15m
$116–553
Fly Sonoma County Airport to Palm Springs International Airport, bus, train
1. Fly from Sonoma County Airport (STS) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane STS - PSP
2. Take the bus from Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus
3. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Barstow Stationtrain
10h 26m
$149–652

Santa Rosa to Barstow by bus

7Weekly Buses

13h 17mAverage Duration

$83Cheapest Price

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Distance: 490.2 mi
Duration: 13h 17m

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

You can take a bus from Santa Rosa Transit Mall to Barstow Station via 4th St & Folsom St, 5th St & Brannan St, San Francisco, Park & Ride/McKee Rd., and Bakersfield in around 13h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a train from SMART Santa Rosa Downtown to Barstow Station via SMART San Rafael, San Rafael Transit Center-Platform A, Mission St & 2nd St, Montgomery Street, Lake Merritt, Oakland, and Los Angeles in around 20h 25m.

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