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

The cheapest way to get from Santa Rosa to Barstow is to drive which costs $80 - $120 and takes 7h 41m.

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 33m and costs $100 - $700.

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 Amtrak Bus Stop and arriving at Barstow Station via Vallejo Transit Center, Sacramento Bus Station and Bakersfield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 36m.

How far is it from Santa Rosa to Barstow?

The distance between Santa Rosa and Barstow is 522 miles. The road distance is 457.4 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 36m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 13h 36m 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 Amtrak, depart from Santa Rosa Amtrak Bus Stop station.

Where does the Santa Rosa to Barstow bus arrive?

Santa Rosa to Barstow bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Vallejo 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 41m to drive from Santa Rosa to Barstow.

Where can I stay near Barstow?

There are 28+ hotels available in Barstow.

Santa Rosa to Barstow - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 11 ways to get from Santa Rosa to Barstow by bus (Amtrak, Greyhound, Flixbus), bus, train, car, or plane

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 Amtrak Bus Stop to Vallejo
2. Take the bus from Vallejo Transit Center to Sacramento Bus Station
3. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Bakersfield Train Station
4. Take the bus from Bakersfield to Barstow Station
13h 36m
Bus, train via Fontana
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Santa Rosa Transit Mall to Mission St & 4th St101
2. Take the bus from San Francisco to Los Angeles Union Station
3. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Fontana
4. Take the bus from Orange Way EB & Sierra Ave to E Mountain View St EB FS Belinda Ave15
17h 14m
$62–205
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Santa Rosa Transit Mall to Mission St & 2nd St101
2. Take the train from Oakland to Los Angeles
3. Take the train from Los Angeles to Barstow Station
20h 31m
$112–243
Drive 454.8 mi
1. Drive from Santa Rosa to Barstow454.8 mi
7h 41m
$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)STS - LAX
2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Barstow Station
8h 55m
$93–401
Fly Sonoma County Airport to Ontario International Airport, train
1. Fly from Sonoma County Airport (STS) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)STS - ONT
2. Take the train from San Bernardino to Barstow Station
7h 33m
$108–671
Fly Sonoma County Airport to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, train
1. Fly from Sonoma County Airport (STS) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)STS - BUR
2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Barstow Station
8h 59m
$102–484
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)STS - SNA
2. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Barstow Station
9h 46m
$97–511
Train, bus to Oakland International Airport, fly to Ontario International Airport
1. Take the train from SMART Santa Rosa Downtown to SMART San Rafael
2. Take the bus from San Rafael to Oakland International Airport
3. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)OAK - ONT
4. Take the train from San Bernardino to Barstow Station
10h 12m
$113–670
Train, bus to Oakland International Airport, fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport
1. Take the train from SMART Santa Rosa Downtown to SMART San Rafael
2. Take the bus from San Rafael to Oakland International Airport
3. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)OAK - BUR
4. Take the train from Los Angeles to Barstow Station
11h 35m
$107–483
Fly Sonoma County Airport to Palm Springs International Airport, bus, train
1. Fly from Sonoma County Airport (STS) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)STS - PSP
2. Take the bus from Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Station
3. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Barstow Station
10h 32m

Sonoma County Airport (STS) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) flights

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2h 4mAverage Duration

$41Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Santa Rosa to Barstow.

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Distance: 518.7 mi
Duration: 13h 36m

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

You can take a bus from Santa Rosa Amtrak Bus Stop to Barstow Station via Vallejo Transit Center, Sacramento Bus Station, Bakersfield Train Station, and Bakersfield in around 13h 36m.

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