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

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There are 10 ways to get from Monterey to Barstow by bus (Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, plane, train, or shuttle

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  1. Bus via Delano

    best
    1. Take the bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 3 to Monterey / Gilroy Train Stationbus bus 59
    2. Take the bus from Gilroy to Delanobus bus
    3. Take the bus from Delano to Bakersfieldbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Bakersfield to Barstow Stationbus bus
    12h 38m

  2. Drive  347.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Monterey to Barstowcar car 347.6 mi
    6h 7m
    $64–92

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    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
    15h 41m
    $272–433

  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
    8h 22m
    $400–796

  5. Bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Salinas to Santa Barbarabus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the bus from Santa Barbara to Barstow Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    16h 8m

  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
    9h 6m
    $388–889

  7. Shuttle to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly to Burbank Bob Hope 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 Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane SJC - BUR
    3. Take the train from Los Angeles to Barstow Stationtrain train
    10h 19m
    $566–947

  8. Shuttle to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County, 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 John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane SJC - SNA
    3. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Barstow Stationtrain train
    11h
    $489–971

  9. Shuttle to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly to Long Beach 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 Long Beach Airport (LGB)plane plane SJC - LGB
    3. Take the train from Los Angeles to Barstow Stationtrain train
    11h 15m
    $171–453

  10. Fly Monterey Regional Airport to San Diego International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane MRY - SAN
    2. Take the train from San Diego to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Barstow Stationtrain train
    10h 41m
    $265–568

Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) flights

Calendar44Weekly Planes
Duration2h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket$29Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 406.2 mi
  • Duration: 12h 38m

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, Delano, Bakersfield, Downtown Transit Center, Truxtun @ Amtrak, and Bakersfield in around 12h 38m. 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.

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