There are 4 ways to get from Escondido to Barstow by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), car, or shuttle
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Oceanside to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain Pacific Surfliner
- Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Barstow Stationtrain Southwest Chief
7h 7m$52–106Drive 145.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Escondido to Barstowcar 145.3 mi
2h 26m$27–39Bus
- Take the bus from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Santa Anabus
- Take the bus from Santa Ana Bus Stop to Victorville Transit Centerbus
- Take the bus from VVTC - Dock 6 to E Mountain View St EB FS Belinda Avebus 15
8h 15m$42–73Shuttle
- Take a shuttle bus from Escondido, CA - 796 W Valley PKWY to BarstowCbx
5h 12m$34–53
Escondido to Barstow by tram and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Escondido to Barstow is to drive which costs $26 - $40 and takes 2h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Escondido to Barstow is to drive which takes 2h 26m and costs $26 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Escondido to Barstow. However, there are services departing from Escondido Transit Center Stall 13 and arriving at E Mountain View St EB FS Belinda Ave via Solana Beach Amtrak Station, Santa Ana Bus Stop and VVTC - Dock 6. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Escondido to Barstow station. However, there are services departing from Escondido Transit Center and arriving at Barstow Station via Oceanside and Fullerton Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 7m.
The distance between Escondido and Barstow is 211 miles. The road distance is 146.2 miles.
The best way to get from Escondido to Barstow without a car is to train which takes 7h 7m and costs $50 - $110.
It takes approximately 7h 7m to get from Escondido to Barstow, including transfers.
Escondido to Barstow bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Solana Beach Amtrak Station.
Escondido to Barstow train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Oceanside station.
The best way to get from Escondido to Barstow is to train which takes 7h 7m and costs $50 - $110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $40 - $75 and takes 8h 15m.
What companies run services between Escondido, CA, USA and Barstow, San Bernardino County, CA, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Escondido Transit Center to Barstow Station via Oceanside Transit Center, Oceanside, and Fullerton Amtrak Station in around 7h 7m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Escondido Transit Center Stall 13 to E Mountain View St EB FS Belinda Ave via Hwy 101 & Plaza St, Solana Beach Amtrak Station, Santa Ana, Santa Ana Bus Stop, and VVTC - Dock 6 in around 8h 15m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Oceanside to Fullerton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $20–45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Barstow Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 7m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–85
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from Oceanside to Fullerton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $10–14
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Santa Ana
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $24–35
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Santa Ana Bus Stop to Victorville Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $14–26
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- (760) 948-3030
- [email protected]
- Website
- vvta.org
Bus from VVTC - Dock 6 to E Mountain View St EB FS Belinda Ave
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $1–7
- Schedules at
- vvta.org
- Local and county
- $1–3
- B-V Link
- $7
- [email protected]
- Website
- crossborderxpress.com
Shuttle from Escondido, CA - 796 W Valley PKWY to Barstow
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Schedules at
- crossborderxpress.com
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More Questions & Answers
Escondido to Barstow bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Santa Ana station.
Escondido to Barstow train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Fullerton Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Escondido to Barstow is 146 miles. It takes approximately 2h 26m to drive from Escondido to Barstow.
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