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

The cheapest way to get from Barstow to Watsonville is to drive which costs $60 - $95 and takes 6h 11m.

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

The fastest way to get from Barstow to Watsonville is to drive which takes 6h 11m and costs $60 - $95.

Is there a direct bus between Barstow and Watsonville?

No, there is no direct bus from Barstow station to Watsonville. However, there are services departing from Barstow Station and arriving at Rodriguez / Second via Truxtun @ Amtrak, Bakersfield, Fresno, CA, Monterey / Gilroy Train Station and Meridian Spur / Prunedale Park & Ride. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 37m.

Is there a direct train between Barstow and Watsonville?

No, there is no direct train from Barstow station to Watsonville. However, there are services departing from Barstow Station and arriving at Salinas via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 19m.

How far is it from Barstow to Watsonville?

The distance between Barstow and Watsonville is 405 miles. The road distance is 353.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Barstow to Watsonville without a car is to bus via Fresno which takes 12h 37m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 12h 37m to get from Barstow to Watsonville, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Barstow to Watsonville bus from?

Barstow to Watsonville bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Barstow Station.

Where do I catch the Barstow to Watsonville train from?

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

Train or bus from Barstow to Watsonville?

The best way to get from Barstow to Watsonville is to bus via Fresno which takes 12h 37m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $270 - $440 and takes 15h 19m.

Where does the Barstow to Watsonville bus arrive?

Barstow to Watsonville bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Bakersfield station.

Where does the Barstow to Watsonville train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Barstow to Watsonville?

Yes, the driving distance between Barstow to Watsonville is 353 miles. It takes approximately 6h 11m to drive from Barstow to Watsonville.

Where can I stay near Watsonville?

There are 132+ hotels available in Watsonville.

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There are 5 ways to get from Barstow to Watsonville by bus (Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, train, plane, or shuttle

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Bus via Fresno
best
1. Take the bus from Barstow Station to Bakersfieldbus
2. Take the bus from Bakersfield to Fresnobus
3. Take the bus from Fresno, CA to Gilroybus
12h 37m
Drive 351.2 mi
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1. Drive from Barstow to Watsonvillecar 351.2 mi
6h 11m
$65–93
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Barstow Station to Los Angelestrain Southwest Chief
2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Salinastrain Coast Starlight
15h 19m
$275–432
Train, fly, shuttle
1. Take the train from Barstow Station to San Bernardinotrain
2. Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane ONT - SJC
3. Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal A to Prunedale Park & Rideshuttle
9h 33m
$384–883
Bus (Amtrak)
1. Take the bus from Barstow Station to Santa Barbarabus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
2. Take the bus from Santa Barbara to Salinasbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
15h 16m

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

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1h 13mAverage Duration

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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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