There are 10 ways to get from Monterey to Barstow by bus (Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, plane, train, shuttle, or subway
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Bus via Bakersfield
best- Take the bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 3 to Monterey / Gilroy Train Stationbus 59
- Take the bus from Gilroy to Bakersfield, CAbus
- Take the bus from Bakersfield to Barstow Stationbus
13h 28m$116–174Drive 347.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Monterey to Barstowcar 347.6 mi
6h 8m$64–92Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Salinas to Los Angelestrain Coast Starlight
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Barstow Stationtrain Southwest Chief
15h 41m$137–303Fly Monterey Regional Airport to Los Angeles International Airport, train
- Fly from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane MRY - LAX
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Barstow Stationtrain
8h 23m$320–806Bus (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Salinas to Santa Barbarabus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the bus from Santa Barbara to Barstow Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
16h 8m$157–243Shuttle to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly to Ontario International Airport, train
- Take a shuttle bus from Monterey Shuttle Station to SJC Airport Terminal A
- Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane SJC - ONT
- Take the train from San Bernardino to Barstow Stationtrain
8h 58m$259–919Shuttle to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, train
- Take a shuttle bus from Monterey Shuttle Station to SJC Airport Terminal A
- Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane SJC - BUR
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Barstow Stationtrain
10h 19m$566–907Fly Monterey Regional Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County, train
- Fly from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane MRY - SNA
- Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Barstow Stationtrain
11h 37m$297–832Shuttle to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly to Long Beach Airport, train
- Take a shuttle bus from Monterey Shuttle Station to SJC Airport Terminal A
- Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Long Beach Airport (LGB)plane SJC - LGB
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Barstow Stationtrain
11h 23m$126–373Shuttle, BART to Oakland International Airport, fly to Ontario International Airport, train
- Take a shuttle bus from Monterey Shuttle Station to SJC Airport Terminal B
- Take the subway from Milpitas to Coliseumsubway
- Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane OAK - ONT
- Take the train from San Bernardino to Barstow Stationtrain
10h 37m$329–882
Monterey to Barstow by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Monterey to Barstow is to drive which costs $60 - $95 and takes 6h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Monterey to Barstow is to drive which takes 6h 8m and costs $60 - $95.
No, there is no direct bus from Monterey to Barstow station. However, there are services departing from Tyler / Franklin and arriving at Barstow Station via Salinas Transit Center / Gate 3, Gilroy, Bakersfield, Downtown Transit Center and Bakersfield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 28m.
No, there is no direct train from Monterey to Barstow station. However, there are services departing from Salinas and arriving at Barstow Station via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 41m.
The distance between Monterey and Barstow is 414 miles. The road distance is 349.6 miles.
The best way to get from Monterey to Barstow without a car is to bus via Bakersfield which takes 13h 28m and costs $110 - $180.
It takes approximately 13h 28m to get from Monterey to Barstow, including transfers.
Monterey to Barstow bus services, operated by Monterey-Salinas Transit, depart from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 3 station.
Monterey to Barstow train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Salinas station.
The best way to get from Monterey to Barstow is to bus via Bakersfield which takes 13h 28m and costs $110 - $180. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $130 - $310 and takes 15h 41m.
What companies run services between Monterey, CA, USA and Barstow, San Bernardino County, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Tyler / Franklin to Barstow Station via Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7, Salinas Transit Center / Gate 3, Monterey / Gilroy Train Station, Gilroy, Bakersfield, Bakersfield - 1821 18th St International, Downtown Transit Center, Truxtun @ Amtrak, and Bakersfield in around 13h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tyler / Franklin to Barstow Station via Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7, Salinas, and Los Angeles in around 15h 41m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Ontario International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–280
Flights from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Ontario International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 28m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $55–330
Flights from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Burbank Bob Hope Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–310
Flights from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Long Beach Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–220
Flights from Oakland International Airport to Ontario International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–310
Flights from Oakland International Airport to Ontario International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 36m
- When
- Sunday, Saturday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $60–350
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Salinas to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $95–210
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Los Angeles to Barstow Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 43m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–90
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Los Angeles to Barstow Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 43m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–90
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from San Bernardino to Barstow Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 59m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $21–50
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Los Angeles to Barstow Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 43m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–90
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Barstow Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 7m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–75
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Los Angeles to Barstow Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 43m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–90
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from San Bernardino to Barstow Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 59m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $21–50
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- 1-888-678-2871
- [email protected]
- Website
- Monterey-Salinas Transit
Bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 3 to Monterey / Gilroy Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- Monterey-Salinas Transit
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More Questions & Answers
Monterey to Barstow bus services, operated by Monterey-Salinas Transit, arrive at Monterey / Gilroy Train Station.
Monterey to Barstow train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Yes, the driving distance between Monterey to Barstow is 350 miles. It takes approximately 6h 8m to drive from Monterey to Barstow.
There are 30+ hotels available in Barstow.





