What is the cheapest way to get from Barstow to Vista?

The cheapest way to get from Barstow to Vista is to bus and train which costs $16 - $30 and takes 7h 15m.

What is the fastest way to get from Barstow to Vista?

The fastest way to get from Barstow to Vista is to drive which takes 2h 24m and costs $26 - $40.

Is there a direct bus between Barstow and Vista?

No, there is no direct bus from Barstow station to Vista. However, there are services departing from Barstow Station and arriving at Vista Transit Center Stall 5 via Santa Ana and Oceanside Transit Center Stall 10. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 39m.

Is there a direct train between Barstow and Vista?

No, there is no direct train from Barstow station to Vista. However, there are services departing from Barstow Station and arriving at Oceanside via Fullerton Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 48m.

How far is it from Barstow to Vista?

The distance between Barstow and Vista is 188 miles. The road distance is 143.2 miles.

How do I travel from Barstow to Vista without a car?

The best way to get from Barstow to Vista without a car is to bus and line 303 bus which takes 5h 39m and costs $35 - $65.

How long does it take to get from Barstow to Vista?

It takes approximately 5h 39m to get from Barstow to Vista, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Barstow to Vista bus from?

Barstow to Vista bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Barstow Station.

Where do I catch the Barstow to Vista train from?

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

Train or bus from Barstow to Vista?

The best way to get from Barstow to Vista is to bus and line 303 bus which takes 5h 39m and costs $35 - $65. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $50 - $110 and takes 6h 48m.

Where does the Barstow to Vista bus arrive?

Barstow to Vista bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Santa Ana Bus Stop station.

Where does the Barstow to Vista train arrive?

Barstow to Vista train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Fullerton Amtrak Station.

Can I drive from Barstow to Vista?

Yes, the driving distance between Barstow to Vista is 143 miles. It takes approximately 2h 24m to drive from Barstow to Vista.

Where can I stay near Vista?

There are 987+ hotels available in Vista.

Barstow to Vista - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, line 303 bus, and car

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

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Bus, line 303 bus
best
1. Take the bus from Barstow Station to Santa Ana Bus Stopbus
2. Take the bus from Santa Ana to Oceansidebus
3. Take the bus from Oceanside Transit Center Stall 10 to Vista Transit Center Stall 5bus 303 / ...
5h 39m
$36–65
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from E Mountain View St EB FS Belinda Ave to San Bernardinobus 15
2. Take the train from San Bernardino - Downtown to Oceansidetrain IE-OC Line
7h 15m
$16–30
Train
1. Take the train from Barstow Station to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain Southwest Chief
2. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Oceansidetrain Pacific Surfliner
6h 48m
$54–101
Drive 142.4 mi
1. Drive from Barstow to Vistacar 142.4 mi
2h 24m
$26–38

Barstow to Vista by train and bus

7Weekly Services

6h 48mAverage Duration

$54Cheapest Price

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Distance: 186.5 mi
Duration: 5h 39m

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

You can take a vehicle from Barstow to Vista Transit Center Stall 5 via Barstow Station, Santa Ana Bus Stop, Santa Ana, Oceanside, and Oceanside Transit Center Stall 10 in around 5h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Barstow Station to Vista Transit Center Stall 5 via Fullerton Amtrak Station, Oceanside, and Oceanside Transit Center Stall 10 in around 6h 48m.

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