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

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There are 11 ways to get from San Jose to Barstow by bus (Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, plane, train, or subway

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  1. Bus via Delano

    best
    1. Take the bus from San Jose - King Rd Pink Elephant to Delanobus bus
    2. Take the bus from Delano to Bakersfieldbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Bakersfield to Barstow Stationbus bus
    9h 24m
    $89–137

  2. Drive 367.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from San Jose to Barstowcar car 367.5 mi
    6h 19m
    $68–97

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from San Jose to Los Angelestrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Barstow Stationtrain train Southwest Chief
    15h 28m
    $183–377

  4. Fly Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane SJC - LAX
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Barstow Stationtrain train
    8h 7m
    $164–716

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from San Jose to Bakersfieldbus bus Lxit 3302
    2. Take the bus from Bakersfield to Barstow Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    11h 18m
    $114–172

  6. Fly Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Ontario International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane plane SJC - ONT
    2. Take the train from San Bernardino to Barstow Stationtrain train
    7h 14m
    $206–870

  7. Fly Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, train

    1. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane SJC - BUR
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Barstow Stationtrain train
    8h 35m
    $544–862

  8. Fly Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County, train

    1. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane SJC - SNA
    2. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Barstow Stationtrain train
    9h 16m
    $236–892

  9. BART to Oakland International Airport, fly to Ontario International Airport, train

    1. Take the subway from Berryessa / North San Jose to Coliseumsubway subway
    2. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane plane OAK - ONT
    3. Take the train from San Bernardino to Barstow Stationtrain train
    8h 9m
    $283–829

  10. Fly Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Long Beach Airport, train

    1. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Long Beach Airport (LGB)plane plane SJC - LGB
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Barstow Stationtrain train
    9h 39m
    $98–398

  11. Fly Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to San Diego International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane SJC - SAN
    2. Take the train from San Diego to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Barstow Stationtrain train
    10h 22m
    $144–432

San Jose to Barstow by bus and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration9h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket$89Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 387.4 mi
  • Duration: 9h 24m

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

You can take a bus from San Jose - King Rd Pink Elephant to Barstow Station via Delano, Bakersfield, Downtown Transit Center, Truxtun @ Amtrak, and Bakersfield in around 9h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a train from San Jose to Barstow Station via Los Angeles in around 15h 28m.

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