What is the cheapest way to get from Morro Bay to Barstow?

The cheapest way to get from Morro Bay to Barstow is to drive which costs $45 - $70 and takes 4h 46m.

What is the fastest way to get from Morro Bay to Barstow?

The fastest way to get from Morro Bay to Barstow is to drive which takes 4h 46m and costs $45 - $70.

Is there a direct bus between Morro Bay and Barstow?

No, there is no direct bus from Morro Bay to Barstow station. However, there are services departing from Morro Bay Park and arriving at Barstow Station via Downtown Transit Center, San Luis Obispo and Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 11m.

Is there a direct train between Morro Bay and Barstow?

No, there is no direct train from Morro Bay to Barstow station. However, there are services departing from San Luis Obispo and arriving at Barstow Station via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 42m.

How far is it from Morro Bay to Barstow?

The distance between Morro Bay and Barstow is 390 miles. The road distance is 261 miles.

How do I travel from Morro Bay to Barstow without a car?

The best way to get from Morro Bay to Barstow without a car is to train which takes 12h 42m and costs $120 - $260.

How long does it take to get from Morro Bay to Barstow?

It takes approximately 12h 42m to get from Morro Bay to Barstow, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Morro Bay to Barstow bus from?

Morro Bay to Barstow bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Luis Obispo station.

Where do I catch the Morro Bay to Barstow train from?

Morro Bay to Barstow train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Luis Obispo station.

Train or bus from Morro Bay to Barstow?

The best way to get from Morro Bay to Barstow is to train which takes 12h 42m and costs $120 - $260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $130 - $210 and takes 13h 11m.

Where does the Morro Bay to Barstow bus arrive?

Morro Bay to Barstow bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop station.

Where does the Morro Bay to Barstow train arrive?

Morro Bay to Barstow train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.

Can I drive from Morro Bay to Barstow?

Yes, the driving distance between Morro Bay to Barstow is 261 miles. It takes approximately 4h 46m to drive from Morro Bay to Barstow.

Where can I stay near Barstow?

There are 30+ hotels available in Barstow.

Morro Bay to Barstow - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Morro Bay to Barstow by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, train, or bus

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Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from San Luis Obispo to Los Angelestrain Pacific Surfliner / ...
2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Barstow Stationtrain Southwest Chief
12h 42m
$123–254
Drive 259.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Morro Bay to Barstowcar 259.5 mi
4h 46m
$48–69
Bus (Amtrak)
1. Take the bus from San Luis Obispo to Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stopbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
2. Take the bus from Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop to Barstow Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
13h 11m
$138–209
Train, bus (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from San Luis Obispo to Santa Barbaratrain Pacific Surfliner / ...
2. Take the bus from Santa Barbara to Barstow Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
13h 12m
$138–234

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Map of how to get from Morro Bay to Barstow.

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Distance: 387.7 mi
Duration: 12h 42m

What companies run services between Morro Bay, CA, USA and Barstow, San Bernardino County, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Morro Bay Park to Barstow Station via Government Center, Downtown Transit Center, Santa Barbara at Church, San Luis Obispo, and Los Angeles in around 12h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Morro Bay Park to Barstow Station via Government Center, Downtown Transit Center, Santa Barbara at Church, San Luis Obispo, and Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop in around 13h 11m.

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