There are 4 ways to get from Barstow to Morro Bay by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, bus, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Barstow Station to Los Angelestrain Southwest Chief
- Take the train from Los Angeles to San Luis Obispotrain Coast Starlight / ...
12h 53m$205–322Drive 259.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Barstow to Morro Baycar 259.5 mi
4h 46m$48–69Bus (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Barstow Station to Santa Barbarabus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the bus from Santa Barbara to San Luis Obispobus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
13h 13mBus, train (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Barstow Station to Santa Barbarabus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the train from Santa Barbara to San Luis Obispotrain Coast Starlight / ...
13h 24m
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Barstow to Morro Bay is to drive which costs $45 - $70 and takes 4h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Barstow to Morro Bay is to drive which takes 4h 46m and costs $45 - $70.
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.
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.
The distance between Barstow and Morro Bay is 390 miles. The road distance is 261 miles.
The best way to get from Barstow to Morro Bay without a car is to train which takes 12h 53m and costs $200 - $330.
It takes approximately 12h 53m to get from Barstow to Morro Bay, including transfers.
Barstow to Morro Bay bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Barstow Station.
Barstow to Morro Bay train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Barstow Station.
The best way to get from Barstow to Morro Bay is to train which takes 12h 53m and costs $200 - $330. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 13h 13m.
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.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Barstow Station to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 14m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $80–130
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- Amtrak
Train from Los Angeles to San Luis Obispo
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 1m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $120–190
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Santa Barbara to San Luis Obispo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $65–100
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Barstow Station to Santa Barbara
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Santa Barbara to San Luis Obispo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Barstow Station to Santa Barbara
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- Amtrak
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Booking & Getting There
Barstow to Morro Bay bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Santa Barbara station.
Barstow to Morro Bay train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Yes, the driving distance between Barstow to Morro Bay is 261 miles. It takes approximately 4h 46m to drive from Barstow to Morro Bay.
There are 293+ hotels available in Morro Bay.






