What is the cheapest way to get from Barstow to Compton?

The cheapest way to get from Barstow to Compton is to bus via Victorville which costs $16 - $35 and takes 5h 15m.

What is the fastest way to get from Barstow to Compton?

The fastest way to get from Barstow to Compton is to drive which takes 2h 3m and costs $21 - $35.

Is there a direct bus between Barstow and Compton?

No, there is no direct bus from Barstow to Compton. However, there are services departing from E Mountain View St EB FS Belinda Ave and arriving at Long Beach / Palmer via Victorville Transit Center, Cesar E Chavez / Vignes and 6th / Spring. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Barstow and Compton?

No, there is no direct train from Barstow station to Compton station. However, there are services departing from Barstow Station and arriving at Compton Station via Union Station - Metro A-Line. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 58m.

How far is it from Barstow to Compton?

The distance between Barstow and Compton is 134 miles. The road distance is 120.2 miles.

How do I travel from Barstow to Compton without a car?

The best way to get from Barstow to Compton without a car is to train and bus and tram which takes 3h 51m and costs $35 - $55.

How long does it take to get from Barstow to Compton?

It takes approximately 3h 51m to get from Barstow to Compton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Barstow to Compton bus from?

Barstow to Compton bus services, operated by Victor Valley Transit Authority, depart from E Mountain View St EB FS Belinda Ave station.

Where do I catch the Barstow to Compton train from?

Barstow to Compton train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Barstow Station.

Train or bus from Barstow to Compton?

The best way to get from Barstow to Compton is to train which takes 4h 58m and costs $85 - $130. Alternatively, you can bus via Victorville, which costs $16 - $35 and takes 5h 15m.

Where does the Barstow to Compton bus arrive?

Barstow to Compton bus services, operated by Victor Valley Transit Authority, arrive at VVTC - Dock 6 station.

Where does the Barstow to Compton train arrive?

Barstow to Compton train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.

Can I drive from Barstow to Compton?

Yes, the driving distance between Barstow to Compton is 120 miles. It takes approximately 2h 3m to drive from Barstow to Compton.

Where can I stay near Compton?

There are 2731+ hotels available in Compton.

Barstow to Compton - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, tram, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Barstow to Compton by train, bus, tram, train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Flixbus)

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Train, bus, tram
best
1. Take the train from Barstow Station to Victorville Amtraktrain
2. Take the bus from Victorville Transit Center to Los Angeles Downtownbus
3. Take the tram from Union Station - Metro A-Line to Compton Stationtram
3h 51m
$35–53
Bus via Victorville
cheapest
1. Take the bus from E Mountain View St EB FS Belinda Ave to VVTC - Dock 6bus 15
2. Take the bus from Victorville Transit Center to Los Angeles Downtownbus
3. Take the bus from 6th / Spring to Long Beach / Palmerbus 60
5h 15m
$16–30
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Barstow Station to Los Angelestrain Southwest Chief
4h 58m
$85–130
Drive 119.5 mi
1. Drive from Barstow to Comptoncar 119.5 mi
2h 3m
$22–32
Bus
1. Take the bus from Barstow to Los Angelesbus Lxus 2122
5h 56m
$34–58

Barstow to Compton by train, bus, and tram

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3h 51mAverage Duration

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Distance: 133.3 mi
Duration: 3h 51m

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

Amtrak operates a train from Barstow Station to Los Angeles once daily. Tickets cost $80–130 and the journey takes 4h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from E Mountain View St EB FS Belinda Ave to Long Beach / Palmer via Victorville Transit Center, Cesar E Chavez / Vignes, Spring / 7th, and 6th / Spring in around 5h 15m.

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