There are 12 ways to get from Petaluma to Barstow by bus, subway, train, car, plane, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, BART
best- Take the bus from Petaluma Blvd S & F St to Battery St & Sacramento Stbus 172
- Take the subway from Embarcadero to Dublin / Pleasantonsubway
- Take the bus from Dublin/Pleasanton BART to Tracy Transit Stationbus 150
- Take the bus from Tracy Transit Center to Bakersfield Train Stationbus
- Take the bus from Bakersfield to Barstow Stationbus
13h 30m$80–137Bus, train via Fontana
cheapest- Take the bus from El Cerrito del Norte BART to Los Angeles Union Stationbus
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Fontanatrain
- Take the bus from Orange Way EB & Sierra Ave to E Mountain View St EB FS Belinda Avebus 15
17h 18m$76–123Bus, train (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Petaluma to Martinezbus
- Take the train from Martinez to Los Angelestrain
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Barstow Stationtrain
20h 15m$165–394Drive 439.2 mi
- Drive from Petaluma to Barstowcar 439.2 mi
7h 29m$81–116Bus to Sonoma County Airport, fly to Ontario International Airport, train
- Take the bus from Petaluma to Sonoma Co Airport Terminalbus
- Fly from Sonoma County Airport (STS) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane STS - ONT
- Take the train from San Bernardino to Barstow Stationtrain
8h 6m$163–447Bus
- Take the bus from Petaluma Blvd S & F St to 1st St & Mission Stbus 172
- Take the bus from San Francisco Bus Station to Sacramento Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Bakersfield Train Stationbus
- Take the bus from Bakersfield to Barstow Stationbus
14h 3m$92–154Bus to San Francisco International Airport, fly to Ontario International Airport, train
- Take the bus from Petaluma to San Francisco Airportbus
- Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane SFO - ONT
- Take the train from San Bernardino to Barstow Stationtrain
9h 2m$123–717Bus to Sonoma County Airport, fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, train
- Take the bus from Petaluma to Sonoma Co Airport Terminalbus
- Fly from Sonoma County Airport (STS) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane STS - BUR
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Barstow Stationtrain
9h 34m$166–375Bus to Oakland International Airport, fly to Los Angeles International Airport, train
- Take the bus from San Rafael to Oakland International Airportbus
- Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane OAK - LAX
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Barstow Stationtrain
10h 37m$357–1,458Bus to Oakland International Airport, fly to Ontario International Airport, train
- Take the bus from San Rafael to Oakland International Airportbus
- Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane OAK - ONT
- Take the train from San Bernardino to Barstow Stationtrain
9h 44m$293–867Bus to Oakland International Airport, fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, train
- Take the bus from San Rafael to Oakland International Airportbus
- Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane OAK - BUR
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Barstow Stationtrain
11h 10m$246–855Bus, train to Sacramento International Airport, fly to Ontario International Airport, train
- Take the bus from Petaluma to Martinezbus
- Take the train from Martinez to Sacramentotrain
- Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane SMF - ONT
- Take the train from San Bernardino to Barstow Stationtrain
11h 20m$214–865
Petaluma to Barstow by bus, foot, and subway
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Petaluma to Barstow is to bus and train via Fontana which costs $75 - $130 and takes 17h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Petaluma to Barstow is to drive which takes 7h 29m and costs $80 - $120.
No, there is no direct bus from Petaluma to Barstow station. However, there are services departing from Petaluma Blvd S & F St and arriving at Barstow Station via San Francisco Bus Station, Sacramento Bus Station and Bakersfield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 3m.
The distance between Petaluma and Barstow is 466 miles. The road distance is 441.8 miles.
The best way to get from Petaluma to Barstow without a car is to bus and BART which takes 13h 30m and costs $80 - $140.
It takes approximately 13h 30m to get from Petaluma to Barstow, including transfers.
Petaluma to Barstow bus services, operated by Golden Gate Transit, depart from Petaluma Blvd S & F St station.
Petaluma to Barstow bus services, operated by Golden Gate Transit, arrive at 1st St & Mission St station.
Yes, the driving distance between Petaluma to Barstow is 442 miles. It takes approximately 7h 29m to drive from Petaluma to Barstow.
There are 29+ hotels available in Barstow.
What companies run services between Petaluma, CA, USA and Barstow, San Bernardino County, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Petaluma Blvd S & F St to Barstow Station via 1st St & Mission St, San Francisco Bus Station, Sacramento Bus Station, Bakersfield Train Station, and Bakersfield in around 14h 3m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Ontario International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 47m
- When
- Saturday, Sunday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $50–280
Flights from Sonoma County Airport to Burbank Bob Hope Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–260
Flights from Oakland International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- 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
- $45–300
Flights from Oakland International Airport to Ontario International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $60–340
Flights from Oakland International Airport to Burbank Bob Hope Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–320
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to Ontario International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–290
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to Ontario International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $55–330
- Phone
- +1-510-464-6000
- Website
- BART
Subway from Embarcadero to Dublin / Pleasanton
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6–9
- Website
- BART
- Phone
- +1 415-921-5858
- [email protected]
- Website
- Golden Gate Bridge, Highway and Transportation District
Bus from Petaluma Blvd S & F St to Battery St & Sacramento St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- Golden Gate Bridge, Highway and Transportation District
- Adult
- $8–12
Bus from Petaluma Blvd S & F St to 1st St & Mission St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- Golden Gate Bridge, Highway and Transportation District
- Adult
- $8–12
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