What is the cheapest way to get from Barstow to Morro Bay?

The cheapest way to get from Barstow to Morro Bay is to drive which costs $45 - $70 and takes 4h 47m.

What is the fastest way to get from Barstow to Morro Bay?

The fastest way to get from Barstow to Morro Bay is to drive which takes 4h 47m and costs $45 - $70.

Is there a direct bus between Barstow and Morro Bay?

No, there is no direct bus from Barstow station to Morro Bay. However, there are services departing from Barstow Station and arriving at Morro Bay Park via Santa Barbara, Amtrak Station and Government Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 13m.

Is there a direct train between Barstow and Morro Bay?

No, there is no direct train from Barstow station to Morro Bay. However, there are services departing from Barstow Station and arriving at San Luis Obispo via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 53m.

How far is it from Barstow to Morro Bay?

The distance between Barstow and Morro Bay is 390 miles. The road distance is 261 miles.

How do I travel from Barstow to Morro Bay without a car?

The best way to get from Barstow to Morro Bay without a car is to train which takes 12h 53m and costs $100 - $240.

How long does it take to get from Barstow to Morro Bay?

It takes approximately 12h 53m to get from Barstow to Morro Bay, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Barstow to Morro Bay bus from?

Barstow to Morro Bay bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Barstow Station.

Where do I catch the Barstow to Morro Bay train from?

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

Train or bus from Barstow to Morro Bay?

The best way to get from Barstow to Morro Bay is to train which takes 12h 53m and costs $100 - $240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $110 - $180 and takes 13h 13m.

Where does the Barstow to Morro Bay bus arrive?

Barstow to Morro Bay bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Santa Barbara station.

Where does the Barstow to Morro Bay train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Barstow to Morro Bay?

Yes, the driving distance between Barstow to Morro Bay is 261 miles. It takes approximately 4h 47m to drive from Barstow to Morro Bay.

Where can I stay near Morro Bay?

There are 228+ hotels available in Morro Bay.

Barstow to Morro Bay - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Barstow to Morro Bay by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, bus, or train

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Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Barstow Station to Los Angelestrain Southwest Chief
2. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Luis Obispotrain Coast Starlight / ...
12h 53m
$105–237
Drive 259.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Barstow to Morro Baycar 259.5 mi
4h 47m
$48–69
Bus (Amtrak)
1. Take the bus from Barstow Station to Santa Barbarabus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
2. Take the bus from Santa Barbara to San Luis Obispobus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
13h 13m
$119–176
Bus, train (Amtrak)
1. Take the bus from Barstow Station to Santa Barbarabus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
2. Take the train from Santa Barbara to San Luis Obispotrain Coast Starlight / ...
13h 24m
$119–201

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Distance: 387.3 mi
Duration: 12h 53m

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

You can take a train from Barstow Station to Morro Bay Park via Los Angeles, San Luis Obispo, Amtrak Station, Downtown Transit Center, and Government Center in around 12h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Barstow Station to Morro Bay Park via Santa Barbara, Amtrak Station, Downtown Transit Center, and Government Center in around 13h 13m.

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