What is the cheapest way to get from Thousand Oaks to Barstow?

The cheapest way to get from Thousand Oaks to Barstow is to drive which costs $27 - $40 and takes 2h 29m.

What is the fastest way to get from Thousand Oaks to Barstow?

The fastest way to get from Thousand Oaks to Barstow is to drive which takes 2h 29m and costs $27 - $40.

Is there a direct bus between Thousand Oaks and Barstow?

No, there is no direct bus from Thousand Oaks to Barstow. However, there are services departing from Hampshire Rd & Townsgate Rd and arriving at S 2nd Ave SB & E Buena Vista St via Figueroa / Pico, El Monte Station Upper Level, El Monte and Lenwood Rd NB & Factory Mechants. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 49m.

Is there a direct train between Thousand Oaks and Barstow?

No, there is no direct train from Thousand Oaks to Barstow station. However, there are services departing from Moorpark Amtrak and arriving at Barstow Station via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 30m.

How far is it from Thousand Oaks to Barstow?

The distance between Thousand Oaks and Barstow is 197 miles. The road distance is 148.7 miles.

How do I travel from Thousand Oaks to Barstow without a car?

The best way to get from Thousand Oaks to Barstow without a car is to bus and train which takes 6h 56m and costs $85 - $140.

How long does it take to get from Thousand Oaks to Barstow?

It takes approximately 6h 56m to get from Thousand Oaks to Barstow, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Thousand Oaks to Barstow bus from?

Thousand Oaks to Barstow bus services, operated by LA DOT, depart from Hampshire Rd & Townsgate Rd station.

Where do I catch the Thousand Oaks to Barstow train from?

Thousand Oaks to Barstow train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Moorpark Amtrak station.

Train or bus from Thousand Oaks to Barstow?

The best way to get from Thousand Oaks to Barstow is to bus via El Monte which takes 7h 49m and costs $35 - $70. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $100 - $180 and takes 7h 30m.

Where does the Thousand Oaks to Barstow bus arrive?

Thousand Oaks to Barstow bus services, operated by LA DOT, arrive at Figueroa St & Pico Blvd station.

Where does the Thousand Oaks to Barstow train arrive?

Thousand Oaks to Barstow train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.

Can I drive from Thousand Oaks to Barstow?

Yes, the driving distance between Thousand Oaks to Barstow is 149 miles. It takes approximately 2h 29m to drive from Thousand Oaks to Barstow.

Where can I stay near Barstow?

There are 29+ hotels available in Barstow.

Thousand Oaks to Barstow - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Thousand Oaks to Barstow by bus, train, car, train (Amtrak), or bus (Amtrak)

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Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Hampshire Rd & Townsgate Rd to Flower St & 7th Stbus 422 / ...
2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Barstow Stationtrain Southwest Chief
6h 56m
$86–136
Drive 147.9 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Thousand Oaks to Barstowcar 147.9 mi
2h 29m
$27–39
Bus via El Monte
1. Take the bus from Hampshire Rd & Townsgate Rd to Figueroa St & Pico Blvdbus 422 / ...
2. Take the bus from El Monte to Barstowbus Lxus 2102
7h 49m
$37–68
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Moorpark Amtrak to Los Angelestrain Pacific Surfliner
2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Barstow Stationtrain Southwest Chief
7h 30m
$107–174
Bus
1. Take the bus from Thousand Oaks Transit Center to Pacific View Mallbus 50 / ...
2. Take the bus from Oxnard to Barstow Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
9h 56m

Thousand Oaks to Barstow by bus, subway, and train

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6h 56mAverage Duration

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Distance: 195.9 mi
Duration: 6h 56m

What companies run services between Thousand Oaks, Ventura County, CA, USA and Barstow, San Bernardino County, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Hampshire Rd & Townsgate Rd to S 2nd Ave SB & E Buena Vista St via Figueroa St & Pico Blvd, Figueroa / Pico, El Monte Station - Upper Level, El Monte Station Upper Level, Garvey Ave and Mountain View Rd E, El Monte, Barstow, and Lenwood Rd NB & Factory Mechants in around 7h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Thousand Oaks Transit Center to Barstow Station via Moorpark Station EB, Moorpark Amtrak, and Los Angeles in around 7h 30m.

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