There are 4 ways to get from Solvang to Barstow by bus, train, bus (Amtrak), car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Solvang Amtrak Bus Stop to Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop
- Take the bus from Isla Vista to Los Angeles Union Station Arrivals
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Barstow Station
8h 23mDrive 218.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Solvang to Barstow218.9 mi
4h 11m$40–58Bus (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Solvang Amtrak Bus Stop to Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus StopAmtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the bus from Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop to Barstow StationAmtrak Thruway Connecting Service
8h 51mTaxi, train
- Take the taxi from Solvang to Goleta Station
- Take the train from Goleta Station to Los Angeles
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Barstow Station
8h 34m$180–262
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Solvang to Barstow is to drive which costs $40 - $60 and takes 4h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Solvang to Barstow is to drive which takes 4h 11m and costs $40 - $60.
No, there is no direct bus from Solvang to Barstow station. However, there are services departing from Solvang Amtrak Bus Stop and arriving at Barstow Station via Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 51m.
The distance between Solvang and Barstow is 296 miles. The road distance is 220.2 miles.
The best way to get from Solvang to Barstow without a car is to bus and train which takes 8h 23m and costs .
It takes approximately 8h 23m to get from Solvang to Barstow, including transfers.
Solvang to Barstow bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Solvang Amtrak Bus Stop station.
Solvang to Barstow bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop station.
Yes, the driving distance between Solvang to Barstow is 220 miles. It takes approximately 4h 11m to drive from Solvang to Barstow.
There are 27+ hotels available in Barstow.
What companies run services between Solvang, CA, USA and Barstow, San Bernardino County, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Solvang Amtrak Bus Stop to Barstow Station via Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop in around 8h 51m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Los Angeles to Barstow Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 43m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–85
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Goleta Station to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 7m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $29–34
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Solvang Amtrak Bus Stop to Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Bus from Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop to Barstow Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 1m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Isla Vista to Los Angeles Union Station Arrivals
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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