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How to get fromSanta Maria to Barstowby bus (Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, bus, or train

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

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Santa Maria Transit Center to Chapala at Figueroabus bus Midday
    2. Take the bus from Santa Barbara to Barstow Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    11h
    $103–150

  2. Drive 235.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Santa Maria to Barstowcar car 235.6 mi
    4h 47m
    $43–63

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Guadalupe Amtrak Station to Los Angelestrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Barstow Stationtrain train Southwest Chief
    11h 10m
    $107–232

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Santa Maria Airport, CA to Los Angeles Airport, CAbus bus
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Fontanatrain train
    3. Take the bus from Orange Way EB & Sierra Ave to E Mountain View St EB FS Belinda Avebus bus 15
    11h 21m
    $104–135

Santa Maria to Barstow by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration11hAverage Duration
Ticket$103Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 362.3 mi
  • Duration: 11h

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

You can take a bus from Santa Maria Transit Center to Barstow Station via Chapala at Figueroa, Chapala & Anapamu, State & Yanonali, and Santa Barbara in around 11h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Main at Pine Outbound to Barstow Station via Guadalupe Amtrak Station, Guadalupe Amtrak Station, and Los Angeles in around 11h 10m.

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