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How to get fromSan Marcos to Barstowby train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), car, or shuttle

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There are 4 ways to get from San Marcos to Barstow by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), car, or shuttle

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Oceanside to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Barstow Stationtrain train Southwest Chief
    6h 56m
    $52–106

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Oceanside Transportation Center to Santa Ana Bus Stopbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Santa Ana Bus Stop to Victorville Transit Centerbus bus
    3. Take the bus from VVTC - Dock 6 to E Mountain View St EB FS Belinda Avebus bus 15
    8h 29m
    $24–62

  3. Drive 144.9 mi

    1. Drive from San Marcos to Barstowcar car 144.9 mi
    2h 27m
    $27–39

  4. Shuttle

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Escondido, CA - 796 W Valley PKWY to Barstowshuttle bus Cbx
    6h 30m
    $34–62

San Marcos to Barstow by tram and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration6h 56mAverage Duration
Ticket$52Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 204.6 mi
  • Duration: 6h 56m

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

You can take a vehicle from San Marcos Civic Center Station to Barstow Station via Oceanside Transit Center, Oceanside, and Fullerton Amtrak Station in around 6h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Mission Rd & Pico Av to E Mountain View St EB FS Belinda Ave via Vista Transit Center Stall 5, Oceanside Transit Center Stall 10, Oceanside Transportation Center, Santa Ana Bus Stop, and VVTC - Dock 6 in around 8h 29m.

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