There are 4 ways to get from Universal Studios, Hollywood to Barstow by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Los Angeles to Barstow Stationtrain Southwest Chief
5h 35m$47–102Bus via Victorville
cheapest- Take the bus from Los Angeles Downtown to Victorville Transit Centerbus FlixBus 2030
- Take the bus from VVTC - Dock 6 to E Mountain View St EB FS Belinda Avebus 15
5h 58m$16–32Drive 119.9 mi
- Drive from Universal Studios, Hollywood to Barstowcar 119.9 mi
2h 1m$22–32Bus
- Take the bus from Los Angeles, CA to Barstowbus Los Angeles
7h 44m$33–59
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Universal Studios, Hollywood to Barstow is to bus via Victorville which costs $15 - $35 and takes 5h 58m.
The fastest way to get from Universal Studios, Hollywood to Barstow is to drive which takes 2h 1m and costs $21 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Universal Studios, Hollywood to Barstow. However, there are services departing from Los Angeles Downtown and arriving at E Mountain View St EB FS Belinda Ave via VVTC - Dock 6. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 58m.
No, there is no direct train from Universal Studios, Hollywood station to Barstow station. However, there are services departing from Universal / Studio City Station and arriving at Barstow Station via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 35m.
The distance between Universal Studios, Hollywood and Barstow is 166 miles. The road distance is 120.6 miles.
The best way to get from Universal Studios, Hollywood to Barstow without a car is to train which takes 5h 35m and costs $45 - $110.
It takes approximately 5h 35m to get from Universal Studios, Hollywood to Barstow, including transfers.
Universal Studios, Hollywood to Barstow bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Los Angeles Downtown station.
Universal Studios, Hollywood to Barstow train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Los Angeles station.
The best way to get from Universal Studios, Hollywood to Barstow is to train which takes 5h 35m and costs $45 - $110. Alternatively, you can bus via Victorville, which costs $15 - $35 and takes 5h 58m.
What companies run services between Universal Studios, Hollywood, 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 vehicle from Universal Studios, Hollywood to E Mountain View St EB FS Belinda Ave via Universal / Studio City Station, Union Station - Metro B & D Lines, Los Angeles Downtown, and VVTC - Dock 6 in around 5h 58m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Los Angeles to Barstow Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 43m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–100
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Los Angeles Downtown to Victorville Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $13–23
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- (760) 948-3030
- [email protected]
- Website
- vvta.org
Bus from VVTC - Dock 6 to E Mountain View St EB FS Belinda Ave
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $1–7
- Schedules at
- vvta.org
- Local and county
- $1–3
- B-V Link
- $7
- Phone
- +1 866 691 9732
- [email protected]
- Website
- eplalimo.com
Bus from Los Angeles, CA to Barstow
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Website
- https://eplalimo.com/
- One Way
- $30–50
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More Questions & Answers
Universal Studios, Hollywood to Barstow bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Victorville Transit Center station.
Universal Studios, Hollywood to Barstow train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Barstow Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Universal Studios, Hollywood to Barstow is 121 miles. It takes approximately 2h 1m to drive from Universal Studios, Hollywood to Barstow.
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