What is the cheapest way to get from Los Angeles to Barstow?

The cheapest way to get from Los Angeles to Barstow is to bus via Victorville which costs $14 - $29 and takes 4h 6m.

What is the fastest way to get from Los Angeles to Barstow?

The fastest way to get from Los Angeles to Barstow is to drive which takes 1h 53m and costs $20 - $30.

Is there a direct bus between Los Angeles and Barstow?

No, there is no direct bus from Los Angeles to Barstow. However, there are services departing from Los Angeles Downtown and arriving at E Mountain View St EB FS Belinda Ave via VVTC - Dock 6. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 6m.

Is there a direct train between Los Angeles and Barstow?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Los Angeles and arriving at Barstow Station station. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 43m.

How far is it from Los Angeles to Barstow?

The distance between Los Angeles and Barstow is 152 miles. The road distance is 114.6 miles.

How do I travel from Los Angeles to Barstow without a car?

The best way to get from Los Angeles to Barstow without a car is to train which takes 3h 43m and costs $45 - $100.

How long does it take to get from Los Angeles to Barstow?

The train from Los Angeles to Barstow Station takes 3h 43m including transfers and departs once daily.

Where do I catch the Los Angeles to Barstow bus from?

Los Angeles to Barstow bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Los Angeles Downtown station.

Where do I catch the Los Angeles to Barstow train from?

Los Angeles to Barstow train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Los Angeles station.

Train or bus from Los Angeles to Barstow?

The best way to get from Los Angeles to Barstow is to train which takes 3h 43m and costs $45 - $100. Alternatively, you can bus via Victorville, which costs $14 - $29 and takes 4h 6m.

Where does the Los Angeles to Barstow bus arrive?

Los Angeles to Barstow bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Victorville Transit Center station.

Where does the Los Angeles to Barstow train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Los Angeles to Barstow?

Yes, the driving distance between Los Angeles to Barstow is 115 miles. It takes approximately 1h 53m to drive from Los Angeles to Barstow.

How do I get a train ticket from Los Angeles to Barstow?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Los Angeles to Barstow?

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Where can I stay near Barstow?

There are 30+ hotels available in Barstow.

Los Angeles to Barstow - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Los Angeles to Barstow by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, or bus

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Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Barstow Stationtrain Southwest Chief
3h 43m
$45–100
Bus via Victorville
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Downtown to Victorville Transit Centerbus FlixBus 2030
2. Take the bus from VVTC - Dock 6 to E Mountain View St EB FS Belinda Avebus 15
4h 6m
$14–29
Drive 113.9 mi
1. Drive from Los Angeles to Barstowcar 113.9 mi
1h 53m
$21–30
Bus
1. Take the bus from Los Angeles, CA to Barstowbus Los Angeles
5h 47m
$34–53

Los Angeles to Barstow by train (Amtrak)

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3h 43mAverage Duration

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Distance: 151 mi
Duration: 3h 43m

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

Amtrak operates a train from Los Angeles to Barstow Station once daily. Tickets cost $45–100 and the journey takes 3h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Los Angeles Downtown to E Mountain View St EB FS Belinda Ave via VVTC - Dock 6 in around 4h 6m.

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