What is the cheapest way to get from Barstow to Rancho Santa Margarita?

The cheapest way to get from Barstow to Rancho Santa Margarita is to bus which costs $6 - $16 and takes 7h 9m.

What is the fastest way to get from Barstow to Rancho Santa Margarita?

The fastest way to get from Barstow to Rancho Santa Margarita is to drive which takes 1h 57m and costs $21 - $35.

Is there a direct bus between Barstow and Rancho Santa Margarita?

No, there is no direct bus from Barstow to Rancho Santa Margarita. However, there are services departing from E Mountain View St EB FS Belinda Ave and arriving at Santa Margarita-Avd Empresa via San Bernardino, Katella-Harbor and Laguna Hills Trans Ctr Dock 4. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 9m.

Is there a direct train between Barstow and Rancho Santa Margarita?

No, there is no direct train from Barstow station to Rancho Santa Margarita. However, there are services departing from Barstow Station and arriving at Irvine via Fullerton Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 40m.

How far is it from Barstow to Rancho Santa Margarita?

The distance between Barstow and Rancho Santa Margarita is 157 miles. The road distance is 116.4 miles.

How do I travel from Barstow to Rancho Santa Margarita without a car?

The best way to get from Barstow to Rancho Santa Margarita without a car is to train which takes 4h 40m and costs $75 - $140.

How long does it take to get from Barstow to Rancho Santa Margarita?

It takes approximately 4h 40m to get from Barstow to Rancho Santa Margarita, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Barstow to Rancho Santa Margarita bus from?

Barstow to Rancho Santa Margarita 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 Rancho Santa Margarita train from?

Barstow to Rancho Santa Margarita train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Barstow Station.

Train or bus from Barstow to Rancho Santa Margarita?

The best way to get from Barstow to Rancho Santa Margarita is to train which takes 4h 40m and costs $75 - $140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $6 - $16 and takes 7h 9m.

Where does the Barstow to Rancho Santa Margarita bus arrive?

Barstow to Rancho Santa Margarita bus services, operated by Victor Valley Transit Authority, arrive at San Bernardino station.

Where does the Barstow to Rancho Santa Margarita train arrive?

Barstow to Rancho Santa Margarita train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Fullerton Amtrak Station.

Can I drive from Barstow to Rancho Santa Margarita?

Yes, the driving distance between Barstow to Rancho Santa Margarita is 116 miles. It takes approximately 1h 57m to drive from Barstow to Rancho Santa Margarita.

How do I get a train ticket from Barstow to Rancho Santa Margarita?

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Where can I stay near Rancho Santa Margarita?

There are 307+ hotels available in Rancho Santa Margarita.

Barstow to Rancho Santa Margarita - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Barstow to Rancho Santa Margarita by train (Amtrak), bus, or car

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Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Barstow Station to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain Southwest Chief
4h 40m
$77–133
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from E Mountain View St EB FS Belinda Ave to San Bernardinobus 15
2. Take the bus from San Bernardino to Harbor + Katellabus 200
7h 9m
$6–16
Drive 115.7 mi
1. Drive from Barstow to Rancho Santa Margaritacar 115.7 mi
1h 57m
$22–31
Train via Anaheim (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Barstow Station to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain Southwest Chief
6h 21m
$46–89

Barstow to Rancho Santa Margarita by bus

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7h 9mAverage Duration

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Distance: 156 mi
Duration: 4h 40m

What companies run services between Barstow, San Bernardino County, CA, USA and Rancho Santa Margarita, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Barstow Station to Fullerton Amtrak Station once daily. Tickets cost $40–85 and the journey takes 3h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from E Mountain View St EB FS Belinda Ave to Santa Margarita-Avd Empresa via San Bernardino, Harbor + Katella, Katella-Harbor, and Laguna Hills Trans Ctr Dock 4 in around 7h 9m.

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