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

The cheapest way to get from Santa Monica to Barstow is to line 33 bus and bus which costs $15 - $35 and takes 6h 37m.

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

The fastest way to get from Santa Monica to Barstow is to drive which takes 2h 11m and costs $23 - $35.

Is there a direct bus between Santa Monica and Barstow?

No, there is no direct bus from Santa Monica to Barstow. However, there are services departing from 2nd / Broadway and arriving at E Mountain View St EB FS Belinda Ave via Los Angeles Downtown and VVTC - Dock 6. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 37m.

Is there a direct train between Santa Monica and Barstow?

No, there is no direct train from Santa Monica station to Barstow station. However, there are services departing from Downtown Santa Monica Station and arriving at Barstow Station via 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro B & D Lines and Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 39m.

How far is it from Santa Monica to Barstow?

The distance between Santa Monica and Barstow is 169 miles. The road distance is 130.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Santa Monica to Barstow without a car is to train which takes 5h 39m and costs $45 - $110.

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

It takes approximately 5h 39m to get from Santa Monica to Barstow, including transfers.

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

Santa Monica to Barstow bus services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, depart from 2nd / Broadway station.

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

Santa Monica to Barstow train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Los Angeles station.

Train or bus from Santa Monica to Barstow?

The best way to get from Santa Monica to Barstow is to train which takes 5h 39m and costs $45 - $110. Alternatively, you can line 33 bus and bus, which costs $15 - $35 and takes 6h 37m.

Where does the Santa Monica to Barstow bus arrive?

Santa Monica to Barstow bus services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, arrive at Cesar E Chavez / Vignes station.

Where does the Santa Monica to Barstow train arrive?

Santa Monica to Barstow train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Barstow Station.

Can I drive from Santa Monica to Barstow?

Yes, the driving distance between Santa Monica to Barstow is 130 miles. It takes approximately 2h 11m to drive from Santa Monica to Barstow.

Where can I stay near Barstow?

There are 30+ hotels available in Barstow.

Santa Monica to Barstow - 4 ways to travel via train, line 33 bus, bus, and car

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

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Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Barstow Stationtrain Southwest Chief
5h 39m
$49–104
Line 33 bus, bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from 2nd / Broadway to Cesar E Chavez / Vignesbus 33
2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Downtown to Victorville Transit Centerbus
3. Take the bus from VVTC - Dock 6 to E Mountain View St EB FS Belinda Avebus 15
6h 37m
$16–31
Drive 129.5 mi
1. Drive from Santa Monica to Barstowcar 129.5 mi
2h 11m
$24–35
Line 720 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from 5th / Santa Monica to 6th / Mainbus 720 / ...
2. Take the bus from Los Angeles, CA to Barstowbus Los Angeles
8h 12m
$33–59

Santa Monica to Barstow by tram, subway, and train (Amtrak)

7Weekly Services

5h 39mAverage Duration

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Distance: 168.3 mi
Duration: 5h 39m

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

Amtrak operates a train from Los Angeles to Barstow Station once daily. Tickets cost $45–100 and the journey takes 3h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 2nd / Broadway to E Mountain View St EB FS Belinda Ave via Los Angeles Downtown and VVTC - Dock 6 in around 6h 37m.

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