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How to get fromCarmel to Barstowby train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, plane, train, bus, or shuttle

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There are 8 ways to get from Carmel to Barstow by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, plane, train, bus, or shuttle

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Salinas to Los Angelestrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Barstow Stationtrain train Southwest Chief
    14h 19m
    $225–423

  2. Drive 351.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Carmel to Barstowcar car 351.3 mi
    6h 12m
    $65–93

  3. Bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Salinas to Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the bus from Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop to Barstow Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    16h 50m
    $174–257

  4. Fly Monterey Regional Airport to Los Angeles International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane MRY - LAX
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Barstow Stationtrain train
    9h 47m
    $327–819

  5. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Salinas to Santa Barbaratrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the bus from Santa Barbara to Barstow Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    17h 1m
    $179–317

  6. Shuttle to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly to Ontario International Airport, train

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Monterey Shuttle Station to SJC Airport Terminal Ashuttle bus
    2. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane plane SJC - ONT
    3. Take the train from San Bernardino to Barstow Stationtrain train
    10h 10m
    $260–930

  7. Fly Monterey Regional Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County, train

    1. Fly from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane MRY - SNA
    2. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Barstow Stationtrain train
    10h 54m
    $289–845

  8. Fly Monterey Regional Airport to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, train

    1. Fly from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane MRY - BUR
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Barstow Stationtrain train
    10h 13m
    $516–916

Carmel to Barstow by bus (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration16h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket$174Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 528.1 mi
  • Duration: 14h 19m

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

You can take a vehicle from Carmel to Barstow Station via Salinas and Los Angeles in around 14h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rio Rd / The Crossroads Carmel to Barstow Station via Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 3 Pearl, Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 4 Tyler, Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7, Salinas, and Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop in around 16h 50m.

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