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How to get fromBarstow to Watsonvilleby bus (Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, train, plane, shuttle, or bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Barstow to Watsonville by bus (Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, train, plane, shuttle, or bus

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  1. Bus via Fresno

    best
    1. Take the bus from Barstow Station to Bakersfieldbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Bakersfield to Fresnobus bus
    3. Take the bus from Fresno, CA to Gilroybus bus
    12h 37m

  2. Drive  351.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Barstow to Watsonvillecar car 351.2 mi
    6h 11m
    $65–93

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Barstow Station to Los Angelestrain train Southwest Chief
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Salinastrain train Coast Starlight
    15h 19m
    $275–432

  4. Train to Ontario International Airport, fly, shuttle

    1. Take the train from Barstow Station to San Bernardinotrain train
    2. Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane ONT - SJC
    3. Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal A to Prunedale Park & Rideshuttle bus
    9h 26m
    $384–883

  5. Bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Barstow Station to Santa Barbarabus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the bus from Santa Barbara to Salinasbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    15h 16m

  6. Train, bus to Los Angeles International Airport, fly, shuttle

    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. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane LAX - SJC
    4. Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal A to Prunedale Park & Rideshuttle bus
    9h 19m
    $202–717

Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) flights

Calendar37Weekly Planes
Duration1h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket$47Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 403.1 mi
  • Duration: 12h 37m

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

You can take a bus from Barstow Station to Rodriguez / Second via Bakersfield, Truxtun @ Amtrak, Downtown Transit Center, Bakersfield, Fresno, Fresno, CA, Gilroy, Monterey / Gilroy Train Station, and Meridian Spur / Prunedale Park & Ride in around 12h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Barstow Station to Rodriguez / Second via Los Angeles, Salinas, and Salinas Transit Center / Gate 1 in around 15h 19m.

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