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How to get fromBarstow to Santa Monica Pierby train, bus, tram, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), or car

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

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  1. Train, bus, tram

    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 tram from 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Lines to Downtown Santa Monica Stationtram tram
    4h 15m
    $37–55

  2. Bus, line 33 bus via Victorville

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from E Mountain View St EB FS Belinda Ave to VVTC - Dock 6bus bus 15
    2. Take the bus from Victorville Transit Center to Los Angeles Downtownbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Patsaouras Transit Plaza to Broadway / Oceanbus bus 33
    5h 37m
    $16–28

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Barstow Station to Los Angelestrain train Southwest Chief
    5h 22m
    $88–132

  4. Drive  129.7 mi

    1. Drive from Barstow to Santa Monica Piercar car 129.7 mi
    2h 11m
    $23–32

  5. Bus, line 33 bus

    1. Take the bus from Barstow to Los Angelesbus bus Lxus 2122
    2. Take the bus from Main / 11th to Broadway / Oceanbus bus 33
    7h 40m
    $34–60

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

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration4h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$37Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 136.7 mi
  • Duration: 4h 15m

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

Amtrak operates a train from Barstow Station to Los Angeles once daily. Tickets cost $80–130 and the journey takes 4h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from E Mountain View St EB FS Belinda Ave to Broadway / Ocean via Victorville Transit Center, Los Angeles Downtown, and Patsaouras Transit Plaza in around 5h 37m.

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