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How to get fromSan Francisco to Barstowby subway, bus, train (Amtrak), car, plane, train, or bus (Flixbus)

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There are 12 ways to get from San Francisco to Barstow by subway, bus, train (Amtrak), car, plane, train, or bus (Flixbus)

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  1. BART, bus

    best
    1. Take the subway from Civic Center / UN Plaza to Berryessa / North San Josesubway subway
    2. Take the bus from San Jose - King Rd Pink Elephant to Delanobus bus
    3. Take the bus from Delano to Bakersfieldbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Bakersfield to Barstow Stationbus bus
    11h 59m

  2. Drive  410.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from San Francisco to Barstowcar car 410.2 mi
    6h 54m
    $75–109

  3. Caltrain, train

    1. Take the train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain train
    2. Take the train from San Jose to Los Angelestrain train
    3. Take the train from Los Angeles to Barstow Stationtrain train
    17h 45m
    $320–502

  4. Fly San Francisco International Airport to Ontario International Airport, train

    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane plane SFO - ONT
    2. Take the train from San Bernardino to Barstow Stationtrain train
    7h 53m
    $128–464

  5. BART, bus via Tracy

    1. Take the subway from Civic Center / UN Plaza to Dublin / Pleasantonsubway subway
    2. Take the bus from Dublin/Pleasanton BART to Tracy Transit Stationbus bus 150
    3. Take the bus from Tracy Transit Center to Bakersfield Train Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Bakersfield to Barstow Stationbus bus
    12h 16m

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from San Francisco to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Downtown to Victorville Transit Centerbus bus
    3. Take the bus from VVTC - Dock 6 to E Mountain View St EB FS Belinda Avebus bus 15
    13h 21m
    $76–119

  7. Fly Oakland International Airport to Ontario International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane plane OAK - ONT
    2. Take the train from San Bernardino to Barstow Stationtrain train
    7h 57m
    $94–350

  8. Fly San Francisco International Airport to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, train

    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane SFO - BUR
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Barstow Stationtrain train
    9h 5m
    $216–552

  9. Fly Oakland International Airport to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, train

    1. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane OAK - BUR
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Barstow Stationtrain train
    9h 10m
    $262–848

  10. Caltrain to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly to Ontario International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to Santa Clara Caltrain Southboundtrain train
    2. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane plane SJC - ONT
    3. Take the train from San Bernardino to Barstow Stationtrain train
    8h 51m
    $350–846

  11. Fly Oakland International Airport to Long Beach Airport, train

    1. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Long Beach Airport (LGB)plane plane OAK - LGB
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Barstow Stationtrain train
    10h 11m
    $132–414

  12. Fly San Francisco International Airport to Palm Springs International Airport, bus, train

    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane plane SFO - 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 27m

San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Ontario International Airport (ONT) flights

Calendar43Weekly Planes
Duration2h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket$34Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 436.8 mi
  • Duration: 11h 59m

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

You can take a train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to Barstow Station via San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound, San Jose, and Los Angeles in around 17h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from San Francisco to E Mountain View St EB FS Belinda Ave via Los Angeles Union Station, Los Angeles Downtown, and VVTC - Dock 6 in around 13h 21m.

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