What is the cheapest way to get from Barstow to Lake Forest?

The cheapest way to get from Barstow to Lake Forest is to bus and train which costs $11 - $21 and takes 4h 58m.

What is the fastest way to get from Barstow to Lake Forest?

The fastest way to get from Barstow to Lake Forest is to drive which takes 1h 56m and costs $20 - $30.

Is there a direct bus between Barstow and Lake Forest?

No, there is no direct bus from Barstow station to Lake Forest. However, there are services departing from Barstow Station and arriving at Santa Ana Bus Stop via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 6m.

Is there a direct train between Barstow and Lake Forest?

No, there is no direct train from Barstow station to Lake Forest. However, there are services departing from Barstow Station and arriving at Irvine via Fullerton Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 28m.

How far is it from Barstow to Lake Forest?

The distance between Barstow and Lake Forest is 131 miles. The road distance is 114 miles.

How do I travel from Barstow to Lake Forest without a car?

The best way to get from Barstow to Lake Forest without a car is to bus which takes 3h 6m and costs $28 - $55.

How long does it take to get from Barstow to Lake Forest?

It takes approximately 3h 6m to get from Barstow to Lake Forest, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Barstow to Lake Forest bus from?

Barstow to Lake Forest bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Barstow Station.

Where do I catch the Barstow to Lake Forest train from?

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

Train or bus from Barstow to Lake Forest?

The best way to get from Barstow to Lake Forest is to bus which takes 3h 6m and costs $28 - $55. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $40 - $85 and takes 4h 28m.

Where does the Barstow to Lake Forest bus arrive?

Barstow to Lake Forest bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Santa Ana Bus Stop station.

Where does the Barstow to Lake Forest train arrive?

Barstow to Lake Forest train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Fullerton Amtrak Station.

Can I drive from Barstow to Lake Forest?

Yes, the driving distance between Barstow to Lake Forest is 114 miles. It takes approximately 1h 56m to drive from Barstow to Lake Forest.

How do I get a train ticket from Barstow to Lake Forest?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Barstow to Lake Forest?

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Barstow to Lake Forest - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Barstow to Lake Forest by bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, bus, or train

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Bus (Greyhound)
best
1. Take the bus from Barstow Station to Santa Ana Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0900
3h 6m
$28–51
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from E Mountain View St EB FS Belinda Ave to San Bernardinobus 15
2. Take the train from San Bernardino - Downtown to Irvinetrain IE-OC Line
4h 58m
$12–20
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Barstow Station to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain Southwest Chief
4h 28m
$40–84
Drive 113.3 mi
1. Drive from Barstow to Lake Forestcar 113.3 mi
1h 56m
$21–30

Barstow to Lake Forest by train (Amtrak)

7Weekly Trains

4h 28mAverage Duration

$40Cheapest Price

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Distance: 130.4 mi
Duration: 3h 6m

What companies run services between Barstow, San Bernardino County, CA, USA and Lake Forest, Orange County, CA, USA?

Greyhound USA operates a bus from Barstow Station to Santa Ana Bus Stop twice daily. Tickets cost $18–35 and the journey takes 2h 25m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Barstow Station to Fullerton Amtrak Station once daily. Tickets cost $30–75 and the journey takes 3h 26m.

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