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Trip Overview

The train between Barstow and Santa Monica takes 5h 19m. There is at least one train per day from Barstow to Santa Monica. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

5h 19m
Duration
168 mi
Distance
$102
Average price
Once daily
Frequency

Barstow to Santa Monica train times

Trains run once daily between Barstow and Santa Monica. The service departs Barstow at 3:43 AM at night, which arrives into Santa Monica at 09:03:00. All services require a transfer at Los Angeles and take an average of 5h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    AmtrakMetro Los AngelesMetro Los Angeles5h 20m • 2 changes

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    AmtrakMetro Los AngelesMetro Los Angeles5h 20m • 2 changes

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    AmtrakMetro Los AngelesMetro Los Angeles5h 19m • 2 changes

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    AmtrakMetro Los AngelesMetro Los Angeles5h 19m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    AmtrakMetro Los AngelesMetro Los Angeles5h 20m • 2 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    AmtrakMetro Los AngelesMetro Los Angeles5h 20m • 2 changes

Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    AmtrakMetro Los AngelesMetro Los Angeles5h 20m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Barstow to Santa Monica? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Barstow to Santa Monica.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 168.3 mi
  • Duration: 5h 19m

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

Amtrak operates a train from Barstow Station to Los Angeles once daily. Tickets cost $80–130 and the journey takes 4h 14m.

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