There are 4 ways to get from Barstow to Baja California by bus, train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus via Lenwood Rd SB & Serrano
best- Take the bus from Barstow to Cbxbus Lxus 2121
6h 24m$956–1,461Drive 311.3 km
cheapest- Drive from Barstow to Tijuanacar 311.3 km
3h 15m$603–870Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Barstow Station to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain Southwest Chief
- Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain Pacific Surfliner
7h 47m$1,299–2,731Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Barstow Station to San Ysidro Arrival: USA-Mexico Borderbus FlixBus 2037
9h 10m$817–1,555
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Barstow to Baja California is to drive which costs $600 - $900 and takes 3h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Barstow to Baja California is to drive which takes 3h 15m and costs $600 - $900.
No, there is no direct bus from Barstow to Baja California. However, there are services departing from Buena Vista St WB & Silver Ln and arriving at Cbx via Barstow. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 24m.
No, there is no direct train from Barstow station to Baja California station. However, there are services departing from Barstow Station and arriving at San Ysidro Station via Fullerton Amtrak Station and Old Town Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 47m.
The distance between Barstow and Baja California is 362 km. The road distance is 311.3 km.
It takes approximately 6h 24m to get from Barstow to Baja California, including transfers.
Barstow to Baja California bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Barstow station.
Barstow to Baja California train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Barstow Station.
The best way to get from Barstow to Baja California is to bus via Lenwood Rd SB & Serrano which takes 6h 24m and costs $950 - $1500. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $1300 - $2800 and takes 7h 47m.
Barstow to Baja California bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Cbx station.
What companies run services between Barstow, San Bernardino County, CA, USA and Baja California, Mexico?
Jefferson Lines operates a bus from Barstow to Cbx once daily. Tickets cost $900–1,300 and the journey takes 4h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Barstow Station to Tijuana via Fullerton Amtrak Station, San Diego Old Town Transportation Center, Old Town Station, and San Ysidro Station in around 7h 47m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Barstow Station to Fullerton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 26m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $700–1,500
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to San Diego Old Town Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $550–1,100
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Barstow to Cbx
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $900–1,300
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $900–1,300
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Barstow Station to San Ysidro Arrival: USA-Mexico Border
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $750–1,300
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Barstow to Baja California train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Fullerton Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Barstow to Baja California is 311 km. It takes approximately 3h 15m to drive from Barstow to Baja California.
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