What is the cheapest way to get from National City to Barstow?

The cheapest way to get from National City to Barstow is to bus via San Bernardino which costs $17 - $35 and takes 8h 8m.

What is the fastest way to get from National City to Barstow?

The fastest way to get from National City to Barstow is to drive which takes 2h 59m and costs $30 - $50.

Is there a direct bus between National City and Barstow?

No, there is no direct bus from National City to Barstow. However, there are services departing from San Diego and arriving at E Mountain View St EB FS Belinda Ave via San Bernardino. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 8m.

Is there a direct train between National City and Barstow?

No, there is no direct train from National City station to Barstow station. However, there are services departing from 8th Street Station and arriving at Barstow Station via San Diego and Fullerton Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 42m.

How far is it from National City to Barstow?

The distance between National City and Barstow is 235 miles. The road distance is 178.9 miles.

How do I travel from National City to Barstow without a car?

The best way to get from National City to Barstow without a car is to train which takes 7h 42m and costs $60 - $170.

How long does it take to get from National City to Barstow?

It takes approximately 7h 42m to get from National City to Barstow, including transfers.

Where do I catch the National City to Barstow bus from?

National City to Barstow bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from San Diego station.

Where do I catch the National City to Barstow train from?

National City to Barstow train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Diego station.

Train or bus from National City to Barstow?

The best way to get from National City to Barstow is to train which takes 7h 42m and costs $60 - $170. Alternatively, you can bus via San Bernardino, which costs $17 - $35 and takes 8h 8m.

Where does the National City to Barstow bus arrive?

National City to Barstow bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at San Bernardino Downtown Transit Center station.

Where does the National City to Barstow train arrive?

National City to Barstow train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Fullerton Amtrak Station.

Can I drive from National City to Barstow?

Yes, the driving distance between National City to Barstow is 179 miles. It takes approximately 2h 59m to drive from National City to Barstow.

Where can I stay near Barstow?

There are 29+ hotels available in Barstow.

National City to Barstow - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from San Diego to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain Pacific Surfliner
2. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Barstow Stationtrain Southwest Chief
7h 42m
$63–161
Bus via San Bernardino
cheapest
1. Take the bus from San Diego to San Bernardino Downtown Transit Centerbus FlixBus 2015 / ...
2. Take the bus from San Bernardino to E Mountain View St EB FS Belinda Avebus 15
8h 8m
$18–32
Drive 177.8 mi
1. Drive from National City to Barstowcar 177.8 mi
2h 59m
$33–47
Bus
1. Take the bus from Broadway & 1st Av to Escondido Transit Centerbus 235 / ...
2. Take the bus from Escondido to Barstowbus Lxus 2101
8h 15m
$42–72

National City to Barstow by tram and train (Amtrak)

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7h 42mAverage Duration

$63Cheapest Price

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Distance: 233.7 mi
Duration: 7h 42m

What companies run services between National City, CA, USA and Barstow, San Bernardino County, CA, USA?

You can take a vehicle from 8th Street Station to Barstow Station via America Plaza Station, San Diego, and Fullerton Amtrak Station in around 7h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from 8th Street Station to E Mountain View St EB FS Belinda Ave via Old Town Station, San Diego, San Bernardino Downtown Transit Center, and San Bernardino in around 8h 8m.

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