What is the cheapest way to get from Santa Clarita to Barstow?

The cheapest way to get from Santa Clarita to Barstow is to drive which costs $20 - $30 and takes 2h 10m.

What is the fastest way to get from Santa Clarita to Barstow?

The fastest way to get from Santa Clarita to Barstow is to drive which takes 2h 10m and costs $20 - $30.

Is there a direct bus between Santa Clarita and Barstow?

No, there is no direct bus from Santa Clarita station to Barstow station. However, there are services departing from Santa Clarita-Newhall Amtrak Station and arriving at Barstow Station via Bakersfield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Santa Clarita and Barstow?

No, there is no direct train from Santa Clarita to Barstow station. However, there are services departing from Newhall and arriving at Barstow Station via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 39m.

How far is it from Santa Clarita to Barstow?

The distance between Santa Clarita and Barstow is 212 miles. The road distance is 112.5 miles.

How do I travel from Santa Clarita to Barstow without a car?

The best way to get from Santa Clarita to Barstow without a car is to bus via Bakersfield which takes 5h 20m and costs $65 - $110.

How long does it take to get from Santa Clarita to Barstow?

It takes approximately 5h 20m to get from Santa Clarita to Barstow, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Santa Clarita to Barstow bus from?

Santa Clarita to Barstow bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Santa Clarita-Newhall Amtrak Station.

Where do I catch the Santa Clarita to Barstow train from?

Santa Clarita to Barstow train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, depart from Newhall station.

Train or bus from Santa Clarita to Barstow?

The best way to get from Santa Clarita to Barstow is to bus via Bakersfield which takes 5h 20m and costs $65 - $110. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $50 - $120 and takes 5h 39m.

Where does the Santa Clarita to Barstow bus arrive?

Santa Clarita to Barstow bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Bakersfield station.

Where does the Santa Clarita to Barstow train arrive?

Santa Clarita to Barstow train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, arrive at L.A. Union Station.

Can I drive from Santa Clarita to Barstow?

Yes, the driving distance between Santa Clarita to Barstow is 112 miles. It takes approximately 2h 10m to drive from Santa Clarita to Barstow.

Where can I stay near Barstow?

There are 30+ hotels available in Barstow.

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There are 4 ways to get from Santa Clarita to Barstow by bus (Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, or bus

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Bus via Bakersfield (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the bus from Santa Clarita-Newhall Amtrak Station to Bakersfieldbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
2. Take the bus from Bakersfield to Barstow Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
5h 20m
$68–104
Drive 111.8 mi
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1. Drive from Santa Clarita to Barstowcar 111.8 mi
2h 10m
$21–30
Train
1. Take the train from Newhall to L.A. Union Stationtrain AV Line
2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Barstow Stationtrain Southwest Chief
5h 39m
$53–111
Bus
1. Take the bus from Sylmar Station to Spring / 7thbus 92
2. Take the bus from Los Angeles, CA to Barstowbus Los Angeles
9h 31m
$38–68

Santa Clarita to Barstow by bus (Amtrak)

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5h 20mAverage Duration

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Distance: 211 mi
Duration: 5h 20m

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

You can take a bus from Santa Clarita-Newhall Amtrak Station to Barstow Station via Bakersfield in around 5h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Newhall to Barstow Station via L.A. Union Station and Los Angeles in around 5h 39m.

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