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How to get fromSan Simeon to Barstowby bus, taxi, train, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), or car

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

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  1. Bus, taxi, train via Los Angeles

    best
    1. Take the bus from Hearst & San Simeon to Morro Bay Parkbus bus 15S
    2. Take the taxi from Government Center to Guadalupe Amtrak Stationtaxi taxi
    3. Take the train from Guadalupe Amtrak Station to Los Angelestrain train
    4. Take the train from Los Angeles to Barstow Stationtrain train
    13h 29m
    $198–344

  2. Drive 268.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from San Simeon to Barstowcar car 268.9 mi
    4h 49m
    $50–71

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Hearst & San Simeon to Morro Bay Parkbus bus 15S
    2. Take the bus from Government Center to North County Transit Centerbus bus 9N
    3. Take the bus from Paso Robles to Visaliabus bus
    4. Take the bus from Visalia Transit Station to Bakersfield Train Stationbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Bakersfield to Barstow Stationbus bus
    13h 35m

  4. Bus, taxi, train

    1. Take the bus from Hearst & San Simeon to Morro Bay Parkbus bus 15S
    2. Take the taxi from Government Center to Guadalupe Amtrak Stationtaxi taxi
    3. Take the train from Guadalupe Amtrak Station to Santa Barbaratrain train
    4. Take the bus from Santa Barbara to Barstow Stationbus bus
    13h 59m
    $218–319

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  • Distance: 415.6 mi
  • Duration: 13h 29m

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

You can take a bus from Hearst & San Simeon to Barstow Station via Morro Bay Park, Government Center, North County Transit Center, Paso Robles, Visalia Transit Station, Bakersfield Train Station, and Bakersfield in around 13h 35m.

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