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How to get fromSacramento to Barstowby bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, plane, train, bus (Flixbus, Amtrak), or bus

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There are 11 ways to get from Sacramento to Barstow by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, plane, train, bus (Flixbus, Amtrak), or bus

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Bakersfield Train Stationbus bus Greyhound US0810 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bakersfield to Barstow Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    8h 45m
    $86–152

  2. Drive 403.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Sacramento to Barstowcar car 403.7 mi
    6h 54m
    $74–107

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Sacramento to Los Angelestrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Barstow Stationtrain train Southwest Chief
    19h 6m
    $225–462

  4. Fly to Los Angeles International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane SMF - LAX
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Barstow Stationtrain train
    8h 21m
    $174–376

  5. Bus via Fresno

    1. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Fresno State Universitybus bus
    2. Take the bus from Fresno State University to Bakersfield Train Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Bakersfield to Barstow Stationbus bus
    10h 10m
    $86–146

  6. Fly to Harry Reid International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Harry Reid International Airport (LAS)plane plane SMF - LAS
    2. Take the bus from South Strip Transit Terminal to Barstow Stationbus bus
    7h 31m
    $196–392

  7. Fly to Ontario International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane plane SMF - ONT
    2. Take the train from San Bernardino to Barstow Stationtrain train
    7h 28m
    $226–820

  8. Fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, train

    1. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane SMF - BUR
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Barstow Stationtrain train
    8h 54m
    $223–763

  9. Fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County, train

    1. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane SMF - SNA
    2. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Barstow Stationtrain train
    9h 30m
    $276–892

  10. Fly to Long Beach Airport, train

    1. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Long Beach Airport (LGB)plane plane SMF - LGB
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Barstow Stationtrain train
    9h 53m
    $108–439

  11. Fly to Palm Springs International Airport, bus, train

    1. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane plane SMF - PSP
    2. Take the bus from Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Barstow Stationtrain train
    10h 12m
    $127–453

Sacramento to Barstow by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration8h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$86Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 412.8 mi
  • Duration: 8h 45m

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

You can take a bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Barstow Station via Bakersfield Train Station and Bakersfield in around 8h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Sacramento to Barstow Station via Los Angeles in around 19h 6m.

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