There are 5 ways to get from Barstow to Canyon Lake by train (Amtrak), bus, car, shuttle, or train
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Barstow Station to Riversidetrain Southwest Chief
4h 18m$70–114Drive 104.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Barstow to Canyon Lakecar 104.7 mi
1h 50m$20–28Bus, line 22 bus
- Take the bus from E Mountain View St EB FS Belinda Ave to San Bernardinobus 15
- Take the bus from Vine St. Mobility Hub to Perris Transit Centerbus 22
5h 49m$56–74Line 3 bus, shuttle
- Take the bus from E Mountain View St WB & 2nd Ave to Lenwood Rd SB & Serranobus 3
- Take a shuttle bus from Barstow to Perris, CA - 511 E 4th StLas Vegas
4h 10m$62–92Train, line 22 bus
- Take the train from Barstow Station to Riversidetrain Southwest Chief
- Take the bus from Vine St. Mobility Hub to Perris Transit Centerbus 22
5h 6m$80–124
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Barstow to Canyon Lake is to drive which costs $19 - $28 and takes 1h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Barstow to Canyon Lake is to drive which takes 1h 50m and costs $19 - $28.
No, there is no direct bus from Barstow to Canyon Lake. However, there are services departing from E Mountain View St EB FS Belinda Ave and arriving at Hwy 74 + Wasson Canyon via San Bernardino Transit Center, Vine St. Mobility Hub and Perris Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 49m.
No, there is no direct train from Barstow station to Canyon Lake. However, there are services departing from Barstow Station and arriving at Perris - Downtown via Riverside - Downtown. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 18m.
The distance between Barstow and Canyon Lake is 120 miles. The road distance is 105.3 miles.
The best way to get from Barstow to Canyon Lake without a car is to train which takes 4h 18m and costs $70 - $120.
It takes approximately 4h 18m to get from Barstow to Canyon Lake, including transfers.
Barstow to Canyon Lake bus services, operated by Victor Valley Transit Authority, depart from E Mountain View St EB FS Belinda Ave station.
Barstow to Canyon Lake train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Barstow Station.
The best way to get from Barstow to Canyon Lake is to train which takes 4h 18m and costs $70 - $120. Alternatively, you can bus and line 22 bus, which costs $55 - $75 and takes 5h 49m.
What companies run services between Barstow, San Bernardino County, CA, USA and Canyon Lake, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Barstow Station to Riverside once daily. Tickets cost $28–60 and the journey takes 2h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from E Mountain View St EB FS Belinda Ave to Canyon Lake via San Bernardino Transit Center, Vine Street Mobility Hub, Vine St. Mobility Hub, Perris Transit Center, and Hwy 74 + Wasson Canyon in around 5h 49m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Barstow Station to Riverside
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 27m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $28–60
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Barstow Station to Riverside
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 27m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $28–60
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- (760) 948-3030
- [email protected]
- Website
- Victor Valley Transit Authority
Bus from E Mountain View St EB FS Belinda Ave to San Bernardino
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 24m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $1–7
- Schedules at
- Victor Valley Transit Authority
- Local and county
- $1–3
- B-V Link
- $7
Bus from E Mountain View St WB & 2nd Ave to Lenwood Rd SB & Serrano
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–7
- Schedules at
- Victor Valley Transit Authority
- Local and county
- $1–3
- B-V Link
- $7
- Phone
- +1 (951) 565-5002
- Website
- Riverside Transit Agency
Bus from Vine St. Mobility Hub to Perris Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–3
- Website
- Riverside Transit Agency
- Children 46" tall and under
- $1–2
- Seniors 60+, Disabled, Medicare
- $1–2
- Adults and children over 46" tall
- $1–3
Bus from Vine St. Mobility Hub to Perris Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–3
- Website
- Riverside Transit Agency
- Children 46" tall and under
- $1–2
- Seniors 60+, Disabled, Medicare
- $1–2
- Adults and children over 46" tall
- $1–3
- [email protected]
- Website
- CBX Cross Border Express
Shuttle from Barstow to Perris, CA - 511 E 4th St
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $26–40
- Schedules at
- CBX Cross Border Express
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More Questions & Answers
Barstow to Canyon Lake bus services, operated by Victor Valley Transit Authority, arrive at San Bernardino station.
Barstow to Canyon Lake train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Riverside station.
Yes, the driving distance between Barstow to Canyon Lake is 105 miles. It takes approximately 1h 50m to drive from Barstow to Canyon Lake.
There are 105+ hotels available in Canyon Lake.






