There are 4 ways to get from Vista to Barstow by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), car, train, 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
best- Take the train from Oceanside to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain Pacific Surfliner
- Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Barstow Stationtrain Southwest Chief
6h 40m$52–106Train, bus
cheapest- Take the train from Oceanside to San Bernardino - Downtowntrain IE-OC Line
- Take the bus from San Bernardino to E Mountain View St EB FS Belinda Avebus 15
8h 19m$16–30Bus
- Take the bus from Oceanside to Santa Anabus
- Take the bus from Santa Ana Bus Stop to Victorville Transit Centerbus
- Take the bus from VVTC - Dock 6 to E Mountain View St EB FS Belinda Avebus 15
7h 42m$24–64Drive 141.7 mi
- Drive from Vista to Barstowcar 141.7 mi
2h 25m$26–38
Vista to Barstow by tram and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Vista to Barstow is to train and bus which costs $16 - $30 and takes 8h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Vista to Barstow is to drive which takes 2h 25m and costs $25 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Vista to Barstow. However, there are services departing from Vista Village Dr & Camino Corto and arriving at E Mountain View St EB FS Belinda Ave via Oceanside, Santa Ana Bus Stop and VVTC - Dock 6. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 42m.
No, there is no direct train from Vista to Barstow station. However, there are services departing from Vista Transit Center and arriving at Barstow Station via Oceanside and Fullerton Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 40m.
The distance between Vista and Barstow is 199 miles. The road distance is 142.6 miles.
The best way to get from Vista to Barstow without a car is to train which takes 6h 40m and costs $50 - $110.
It takes approximately 6h 40m to get from Vista to Barstow, including transfers.
Vista to Barstow bus services, operated by Greyhound Mexico, depart from Oceanside station.
Vista to Barstow train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Oceanside station.
The best way to get from Vista to Barstow is to train which takes 6h 40m and costs $50 - $110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $24 - $65 and takes 7h 42m.
What companies run services between Vista, CA, USA and Barstow, San Bernardino County, CA, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Vista Transit Center to Barstow Station via Oceanside Transit Center, Oceanside, and Fullerton Amtrak Station in around 6h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Vista Village Dr & Camino Corto to E Mountain View St EB FS Belinda Ave via Oceanside Transit Center Stall 9, Oceanside, Santa Ana, Santa Ana Bus Stop, and VVTC - Dock 6 in around 7h 42m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Oceanside to Fullerton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $20–40
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Barstow Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 7m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–85
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from Oceanside to Fullerton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $10–14
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
Train from Oceanside to San Bernardino - Downtown
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $13–18
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
- Phone
- +1-800-231-2222
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com.mx
Bus from Oceanside to Santa Ana
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $12–17
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com.mx
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Oceanside to Santa Ana
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $8–15
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Santa Ana Bus Stop to Victorville Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $13–26
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Oceanside to Santa Ana
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $18–26
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- 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
Bus from San Bernardino to E Mountain View St EB FS Belinda Ave
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $1–7
- Schedules at
- vvta.org
- Local and county
- $1–3
- B-V Link
- $7
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More Questions & Answers
Vista to Barstow bus services, operated by Greyhound Mexico, arrive at Santa Ana station.
Vista to Barstow train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Fullerton Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Vista to Barstow is 143 miles. It takes approximately 2h 25m to drive from Vista to Barstow.
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