There are 9 ways to get from Arcata to Barstow by plane, bus, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound, Flixbus), train, car, or bus (Amtrak, Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Harry Reid International Airport, bus
best- Fly from Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV) to Harry Reid International Airport (LAS)plane ACV - LAS
- Take the bus from South Strip Transit Terminal to Barstow Stationbus
8h 14m$101–426Bus via Bakersfield
- Take the bus from Arcata to Napa Amtrak Bus Stopbus
- Take the bus from Suisun City Bus Stop to Sacramento Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Bakersfield Train Stationbus
- Take the bus from Bakersfield to Barstow Stationbus
20h 11m$137–217Bus, train (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Arcata to Martinezbus
- Take the train from Martinez to Los Angelestrain
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Barstow Stationtrain
26h 25m$220–473Drive 679.6 mi
- Drive from Arcata to Barstowcar 679.6 mi
11h 53m$124–180Fly to Los Angeles International Airport, train
- Fly from Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane ACV - LAX
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Barstow Stationtrain
9h 2m$354–955Fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, train
- Fly from Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane ACV - BUR
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Barstow Stationtrain
9h 43m$183–902Fly to Ontario International Airport, train
- Fly from Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane ACV - ONT
- Take the train from San Bernardino to Barstow Stationtrain
10h 30m$339–814Fly to Palm Springs International Airport, bus, train
- Fly from Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane ACV - PSP
- Take the bus from Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus
- Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Barstow Stationtrain
12h 55m$118–502Bus
- Take the bus from Arcata to Petalumabus
- Take the bus from Copeland St Transit Mall-D St to 4th St & Folsom Stbus 172
- Take the bus from San Francisco to Santa Barbara Bus Stopbus
- Take the bus from Santa Barbara to Barstow Stationbus
24h 15m$176–264
Arcata to Barstow by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Arcata to Barstow is to drive which costs $120 - $180 and takes 11h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Arcata to Barstow is to fly and bus which takes 8h 14m and costs $100 - $430.
No, there is no direct bus from Arcata to Barstow station. However, there are services departing from Arcata and arriving at Barstow Station via Soscol Gateway Transit Ctr, Suisun City Bus Stop, Sacramento Bus Station and Bakersfield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 11m.
The distance between Arcata and Barstow is 759 miles. The road distance is 683.5 miles.
The best way to get from Arcata to Barstow without a car is to bus via Bakersfield which takes 20h 11m and costs $130 - $220.
It takes approximately 8h 14m to get from Arcata to Barstow, including transfers.
Arcata to Barstow bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Arcata station.
Arcata to Barstow bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Napa Amtrak Bus Stop station.
Yes, the driving distance between Arcata to Barstow is 684 miles. It takes approximately 11h 53m to drive from Arcata to Barstow.
There are 29+ hotels available in Barstow.
What companies run services between Arcata, CA, USA and Barstow, San Bernardino County, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Arcata to Barstow Station via Soscol Gateway Transit Ctr, Suisun City Bus Stop, Sacramento Bus Station, Bakersfield Train Station, and Bakersfield in around 20h 11m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Arcata-Eureka Airport to Harry Reid International Airport via San Francisco
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–370
Flights from Arcata-Eureka Airport to Harry Reid International Airport via Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–400
Flights from Arcata-Eureka Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–280
Flights from Arcata-Eureka Airport to Los Angeles International Airport via San Francisco
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–290
Flights from Arcata-Eureka Airport to Burbank Bob Hope Airport via San Francisco
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–420
Flights from Arcata-Eureka Airport to Ontario International Airport via San Francisco
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–390
Flights from Arcata-Eureka Airport to Ontario International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–650
Flights from Arcata-Eureka Airport to Palm Springs International Airport via San Francisco
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–390
Flights from Arcata-Eureka Airport to Palm Springs International Airport via Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–390
Flights from Arcata-Eureka Airport to Palm Springs International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Martinez to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 17m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $120–290
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Los Angeles to Barstow Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 43m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–90
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Los Angeles to Barstow Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 43m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–90
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Los Angeles to Barstow Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 43m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–90
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from San Bernardino to Barstow Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 59m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $19–50
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Barstow Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 7m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–75
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from South Strip Transit Terminal to Barstow Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Arcata to Napa Amtrak Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–90
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Bakersfield to Barstow Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $29–45
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Arcata to Martinez
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $65–95
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $21–35
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Arcata to Petaluma
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–80
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Santa Barbara to Barstow Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–95
- Website
- Amtrak
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