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How to get fromPismo Beach to Barstowby train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, plane, bus, or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Pismo Beach to Barstow by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, plane, bus, or train

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Grover Beach Amtrak to Los Angelestrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Barstow Stationtrain train Southwest Chief
    10h 6m
    $120–252

  2. Drive 249.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Pismo Beach to Barstowcar car 249.5 mi
    4h 59m
    $46–66

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Santa Maria Transit Center to Chapala at Figueroabus bus Midday
    2. Take the bus from Santa Barbara to Barstow Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    12h 37m
    $105–153

  4. Fly to Harry Reid International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) to Harry Reid International Airport (LAS)plane plane SBP - LAS
    2. Take the bus from South Strip Transit Terminal to Barstow Stationbus bus
    6h 28m
    $125–356

  5. Fly to Los Angeles International Airport, train

    1. Fly from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane SBP - LAX
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Barstow Stationtrain train
    7h 12m
    $303–590

Pismo Beach to Barstow by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration12h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket$105Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 362.3 mi
  • Duration: 10h 6m

What companies run services between Pismo Beach, CA, USA and Barstow, San Bernardino County, CA, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Pismo Beach to Barstow Station via Grover Beach Amtrak and Los Angeles in around 10h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Pismo Beach Premium Outlets to Barstow Station via Santa Maria Transit Center, Chapala at Figueroa, Chapala & Anapamu, State & Yanonali, and Santa Barbara in around 12h 37m.

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