What is the cheapest way to get from Barstow to Santa Monica?

The cheapest way to get from Barstow to Santa Monica is to bus and line 33 bus which costs $15 - $35 and takes 5h 29m.

What is the fastest way to get from Barstow to Santa Monica?

The fastest way to get from Barstow to Santa Monica is to drive which takes 2h 11m and costs $23 - $35.

Is there a direct bus between Barstow and Santa Monica?

No, there is no direct bus from Barstow to Santa Monica. However, there are services departing from E Mountain View St EB FS Belinda Ave and arriving at 5th / Santa Monica via Victorville Transit Center and Patsaouras Transit Plaza. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 29m.

Is there a direct train between Barstow and Santa Monica?

No, there is no direct train from Barstow station to Santa Monica station. However, there are services departing from Barstow Station and arriving at Downtown Santa Monica Station via Union Station - Metro B & D Lines and 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Lines. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 16m.

How far is it from Barstow to Santa Monica?

The distance between Barstow and Santa Monica is 138 miles. The road distance is 130.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Barstow to Santa Monica without a car is to train and bus and tram which takes 3h 59m and costs $28 - $50.

How long does it take to get from Barstow to Santa Monica?

It takes approximately 3h 59m to get from Barstow to Santa Monica, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Barstow to Santa Monica bus from?

Barstow to Santa Monica 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 Santa Monica train from?

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

Train or bus from Barstow to Santa Monica?

The best way to get from Barstow to Santa Monica is to bus and line 33 bus which takes 5h 29m and costs $15 - $35. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $50 - $110 and takes 5h 16m.

Where does the Barstow to Santa Monica bus arrive?

Barstow to Santa Monica bus services, operated by Victor Valley Transit Authority, arrive at VVTC - Dock 6 station.

Where does the Barstow to Santa Monica train arrive?

Barstow to Santa Monica train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.

Can I drive from Barstow to Santa Monica?

Yes, the driving distance between Barstow to Santa Monica is 130 miles. It takes approximately 2h 11m to drive from Barstow to Santa Monica.

Where can I stay near Santa Monica?

There are 2976+ hotels available in Santa Monica.

Barstow to Santa Monica - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, tram

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There are 5 ways to get from Barstow to Santa Monica by train, bus, tram, bus (Flixbus), car, or train (Amtrak)

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Train, bus, tram
best
1. Take the train from Barstow Station to Victorville Amtraktrain
2. Take the bus from Victorville Transit Center to Los Angeles Union Stationbus
3. Take the tram from 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Lines to Downtown Santa Monica Stationtram
3h 59m
$29–50
Bus, line 33 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from E Mountain View St EB FS Belinda Ave to VVTC - Dock 6bus 15
2. Take the bus from Victorville Transit Center to Los Angeles Union Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Patsaouras Transit Plaza to 5th / Santa Monicabus 33
5h 29m
$16–30
Drive 129.5 mi
1. Drive from Barstow to Santa Monicacar 129.5 mi
2h 11m
$24–35
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Barstow Station to Los Angelestrain Southwest Chief
5h 16m
$53–103
Bus
1. Take the bus from Barstow to Los Angeles, CAbus Las Vegas
6h 52m
$32–58

Barstow to Santa Monica by train, bus, subway, and tram

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Distance: 137.4 mi
Duration: 3h 59m

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

You can take a bus from E Mountain View St EB FS Belinda Ave to 5th / Santa Monica via Victorville Transit Center and Patsaouras Transit Plaza in around 5h 29m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Barstow Station to Los Angeles once daily. Tickets cost $45–100 and the journey takes 4h 14m.

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