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How to get fromBarstow to Santa Claritaby train, bus, bus (Amtrak), train (Amtrak), or car

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

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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 Downtownbus bus
    3. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Newhalltrain train
    5h
    $41–62

  2. Drive  111.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Barstow to Santa Claritacar car 111.5 mi
    2h 8m
    $21–30

  3. Bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Barstow Station to Bakersfieldbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the bus from Bakersfield to Santa Clarita-Newhall Amtrak Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    5h 20m

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Barstow Station to Los Angelestrain train Southwest Chief
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Newhalltrain train AV Line
    6h 11m
    $91–139

Barstow to Santa Clarita by train and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration5hAverage Duration
Ticket$41Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 149.1 mi
  • Duration: 5h

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

You can take a bus from Barstow Station to Santa Clarita-Newhall Amtrak Station via Bakersfield in around 5h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Barstow Station to Newhall via Los Angeles and L.A. Union Station in around 6h 11m.

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