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How to get fromBarstow to Morro Bayby train, bus, bus (Amtrak), car, or train (Amtrak)

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There are 5 ways to get from Barstow to Morro Bay by train, bus, bus (Amtrak), car, or train (Amtrak)

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Barstow Station to Victorville Amtraktrain train
    2. Take the bus from Victorville Transit Center to Los Angeles Union Station Arrivalsbus bus
    3. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Luis Obispotrain train
    11h 36m
    $97–201

  2. Drive 259.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Barstow to Morro Baycar car 259.5 mi
    4h 47m
    $48–69

  3. Bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Barstow Station to Santa Barbarabus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the bus from Santa Barbara to San Luis Obispobus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    13h 13m
    $137–202

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Barstow Station to Los Angelestrain train Southwest Chief
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Luis Obispotrain train Coast Starlight / ...
    12h 53m
    $122–255

  5. Bus, train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Barstow Station to Santa Barbarabus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the train from Santa Barbara to San Luis Obispotrain train Coast Starlight / ...
    13h 24m
    $137–227

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 355.8 mi
  • Duration: 11h 36m

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

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. Alternatively, 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.

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