What is the cheapest way to get from San Diego to Barstow?

The cheapest way to get from San Diego to Barstow is to bus via San Bernardino which costs $19 - $50 and takes 7h 51m.

What is the fastest way to get from San Diego to Barstow?

The fastest way to get from San Diego to Barstow is to drive which takes 2h 58m and costs $30 - $50.

Is there a direct bus between San Diego and Barstow?

No, there is no direct bus from San Diego to Barstow. However, there are services departing from Broadway & 5th Av and arriving at S 2nd Ave SB & E Buena Vista St via Escondido and Lenwood Rd NB & Factory Mechants. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 15m.

Is there a direct train between San Diego and Barstow?

No, there is no direct train from San Diego to Barstow station. However, there are services departing from San Diego and arriving at Barstow Station via Fullerton Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 26m.

How far is it from San Diego to Barstow?

The distance between San Diego and Barstow is 230 miles. The road distance is 176.5 miles.

How do I travel from San Diego to Barstow without a car?

The best way to get from San Diego to Barstow without a car is to train which takes 6h 26m and costs $70 - $160.

How long does it take to get from San Diego to Barstow?

It takes approximately 6h 26m to get from San Diego to Barstow, including transfers.

Where do I catch the San Diego to Barstow bus from?

San Diego to Barstow bus services, operated by San Diego Metro Transit, depart from Broadway & 5th Av station.

Where do I catch the San Diego to Barstow train from?

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

Train or bus from San Diego to Barstow?

The best way to get from San Diego to Barstow is to train which takes 6h 26m and costs $70 - $160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 7h 15m.

Where does the San Diego to Barstow bus arrive?

San Diego to Barstow bus services, operated by San Diego Metro Transit, arrive at Escondido Transit Center station.

Where does the San Diego to Barstow train arrive?

San Diego to Barstow train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Fullerton Amtrak Station.

Can I drive from San Diego to Barstow?

Yes, the driving distance between San Diego to Barstow is 177 miles. It takes approximately 2h 58m to drive from San Diego to Barstow.

How do I get a train ticket from San Diego to Barstow?

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How do I get a bus ticket from San Diego to Barstow?

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Where can I stay near Barstow?

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San Diego to Barstow - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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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
6h 26m
$73–152
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
7h 51m
$20–49
Bus
1. Take the bus from Broadway & 5th Av to Escondido Transit Centerbus 235 / ...
2. Take the bus from Escondido to Barstowbus Lxus 2101
7h 15m
Drive 175.5 mi
1. Drive from San Diego to Barstowcar 175.5 mi
2h 58m
$32–47

San Diego to Barstow by train (Amtrak)

7Weekly Trains

6h 26mAverage Duration

$73Cheapest Price

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Distance: 228.7 mi
Duration: 6h 26m

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

You can take a train from San Diego to Barstow Station via Fullerton Amtrak Station in around 6h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Broadway & 5th Av to S 2nd Ave SB & E Buena Vista St via Escondido Transit Center, Escondido, Barstow, and Lenwood Rd NB & Factory Mechants in around 7h 15m.

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