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How to get fromCarlsbad to Barstowby train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), car, train, or bus

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Oceanside to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Barstow Stationtrain train Southwest Chief
    5h 30m
    $50–99

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Oceanside to San Bernardino - Downtowntrain train IE-OC Line
    2. Take the bus from San Bernardino to E Mountain View St EB FS Belinda Avebus bus 15
    7h 30m
    $16–30

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Oceanside Transportation Center to Santa Ana Bus Stopbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Santa Ana Bus Stop to Victorville Transit Centerbus bus
    3. Take the bus from VVTC - Dock 6 to E Mountain View St EB FS Belinda Avebus bus 15
    7h 1m
    $24–62

  4. Drive 149.3 mi

    1. Drive from Carlsbad to Barstowcar car 149.3 mi
    2h 35m
    $28–40

Carlsbad to Barstow by train

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration5h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$50Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 187.8 mi
  • Duration: 5h 30m

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

You can take a train from Oceanside to Barstow Station via Fullerton Amtrak Station in around 5h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Carlsbad Bl & Oak Av to E Mountain View St EB FS Belinda Ave via Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8, Oceanside Transportation Center, Santa Ana Bus Stop, and VVTC - Dock 6 in around 7h 1m.

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