What is the cheapest way to get from El Cajon to Barstow?

The cheapest way to get from El Cajon to Barstow is to bus via San Bernardino which costs $19 - $50 and takes 8h 13m.

What is the fastest way to get from El Cajon to Barstow?

The fastest way to get from El Cajon to Barstow is to drive which takes 2h 59m and costs $30 - $50.

Is there a direct bus between El Cajon and Barstow?

No, there is no direct bus from El Cajon to Barstow. However, there are services departing from San Diego and arriving at E Mountain View St EB FS Belinda Ave via San Bernardino. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 13m.

Is there a direct train between El Cajon and Barstow?

No, there is no direct train from El Cajon station to Barstow station. However, there are services departing from El Cajon Station and arriving at Barstow Station via San Diego Old Town Transportation Center and Fullerton Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 50m.

How far is it from El Cajon to Barstow?

The distance between El Cajon and Barstow is 243 miles. The road distance is 179.1 miles.

How do I travel from El Cajon to Barstow without a car?

The best way to get from El Cajon to Barstow without a car is to train which takes 7h 50m and costs $55 - $150.

How long does it take to get from El Cajon to Barstow?

It takes approximately 7h 50m to get from El Cajon to Barstow, including transfers.

Where do I catch the El Cajon to Barstow bus from?

El Cajon to Barstow bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from San Diego station.

Where do I catch the El Cajon to Barstow train from?

El Cajon to Barstow train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center station.

Train or bus from El Cajon to Barstow?

The best way to get from El Cajon to Barstow is to train which takes 7h 50m and costs $55 - $150. Alternatively, you can bus via San Bernardino, which costs $19 - $50 and takes 8h 13m.

Where does the El Cajon to Barstow bus arrive?

El Cajon to Barstow bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at San Bernardino Downtown Transit Center station.

Where does the El Cajon to Barstow train arrive?

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

Can I drive from El Cajon to Barstow?

Yes, the driving distance between El Cajon to Barstow is 179 miles. It takes approximately 2h 59m to drive from El Cajon to Barstow.

Where can I stay near Barstow?

There are 29+ hotels available in Barstow.

El Cajon to Barstow - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain Pacific Surfliner
2. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Barstow Stationtrain Southwest Chief
7h 50m
$58–150
Bus via San Bernardino
cheapest
1. Take the bus from San Diego to San Bernardino Downtown Transit Centerbus FlixBus 2015 / ...
2. Take the bus from San Bernardino to E Mountain View St EB FS Belinda Avebus 15
8h 13m
$20–47
Drive 178 mi
1. Drive from El Cajon to Barstowcar 178 mi
2h 59m
$33–47
Bus
1. Take the bus from El Cajon Transit Center to San Ysidro Bus Terminalbus Greyhound US0851S
2. Take the bus from San Ysidro to Barstowbus Lxus 2101
8h 17m
$46–75

El Cajon to Barstow by tram and train (Amtrak)

7Weekly Services

7h 50mAverage Duration

$58Cheapest Price

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Distance: 241.2 mi
Duration: 7h 50m

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

You can take a vehicle from El Cajon Station to Barstow Station via Old Town Station, San Diego Old Town Transportation Center, and Fullerton Amtrak Station in around 7h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from El Cajon Station to E Mountain View St EB FS Belinda Ave via Old Town Station, San Diego, San Bernardino Downtown Transit Center, and San Bernardino in around 8h 13m.

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