What is the distance between Barstow and San Diego?

About 151 miles (244 km) separate Barstow and San Diego.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Barstow to San Diego?

If you're headed to San Diego from Barstow, chances are that your bus will leave from Travel Center and arrive at Mission Valley Sheraton. These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, but you could find others that could be a better fit for your travel plans.

What are the best sights and things to do in San Diego?

Once in San Diego, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are USS Midway Museum, SeaWorld San Diego, Botanical Building and Lily Pond, La Jolla Cove and Boat Tours in San Diego.

Bus Barstow to San Diego from $37 | Compare & Save up to 55%

TomorrowJul 22

from $60

WedJul 23

from $49

ThuJul 24

from $59

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SatJul 26

SunJul 27

from $71

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This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
Departure time: July 22 at 5:05pm
Departure city: Barstow
Departure location: Travel Center
Arrival time: July 22 at 11:50pm
Destination city: San Diego
Destination location: Greyhound Bus Stop
Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Vehicle: BusDuration: 6h 45m
This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
Departure time: July 22 at 11:42am
Departure city: Barstow
Departure location: Travel Center
Arrival time: July 22 at 3:17pm
Destination city: San Diego
Destination location: San Diego University Avenue
Operated by: Las Vegas Shuttles
Vehicle: BusDuration: 3h 35m
Departure time: July 22 at 8:55am
Departure city: Barstow
Departure location: Travel Center
Arrival time: July 22 at 4:25pm
Destination city: San Diego
Destination location: San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)
Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
Vehicle: BusDuration: 7h 30m
Departure time: July 22 at 11:42am
Departure city: Barstow
Departure location: Travel Center
Arrival time: July 22 at 3:17pm
Destination city: San Diego
Destination location: San Diego University Avenue
Operated by: Las Vegas Shuttles
Vehicle: BusDuration: 3h 35m
Departure time: July 22 at 9:30am
Departure city: Barstow
Departure location: Barstow Lenwood Road
Arrival time: July 22 at 1:45pm
Destination city: San Diego
Destination location: Cross Border Xpress CBX (USA)
Operated by: Los Limousines
Vehicle: BusDuration: 4h 15m

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Compare 2 ways to go from Barstow to San Diego.

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$45 - $108	Average Duration7h 5m	CO₂ emissions 6kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars	CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Train	Average Price$68 - $75	Average Duration9h 10m	CO₂ emissions 22kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars

Busbud recommends taking the bus from Barstow to San Diego

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach San Diego. The journey takes about 7 hours 5 minutes and with fares starting at just $45, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

17bus per day

7h 5mAverage Duration

$45Cheapest ticket

6kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Barstow to San Diego: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$70

Average bus trip duration7h 5m

Number of daily buses17

Earliest bus departure12:37am

Distance148 miles (238 km)

Latest bus departure5:05pm

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FlixBus

3.5/59,662 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

Los Limousines

3.5/5230 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness2.7

Cleanliness3.8

Wifi2.8

Las Vegas Shuttles

3.5/545 reviews

Staff4.5

Timeliness2.2

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.2

Greyhound

3.5/587,128 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.8

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.3

Greyhound Lines offers the most comprehensive intercity bus services in the United States. They operate a modern, environmentally friendly fleet that serves more than 2400 destinations and carries nearly 16 million passengers annually. When traveling with them, you can expect free WiFi, onboard entertainment, bathrooms, power outlets and decent legroom. One of the great perks of Greyhound is that they connect big cities and smaller towns in the US, where you usually can't get to by train or plane. If you're looking for safe and affordable transportation, Greyhound is a great choice.

Greyhound US

US bus companies: FlixBus, Greyhound, Tornado Bus, Los Limousines, Valley Transit, Tufesa, Wanda Coach

Barstow to San Diego Bus

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Where are the popular stops in Barstow and San Diego?

Stops in Barstow

A - Travel Center

B - Barstow Bus Stop near Carl's Jr

Stops in San Diego

A - Mission Valley Sheraton

B - Old Town Courtyard Marriot

C - Downtown Holiday Inn

D - Greyhound Station

E - Market St. & Park Blvd

F - San Ysidro McDonald's

Frequently asked questions for your trip Barstow - San Diego, CA, US

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What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Barstow to San Diego?
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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

07/19

$57

07/20

$57

Today

$48

07/22

$53

07/23

$42

07/24

$51

07/25

$50

07/26

$37

The cheapest trip from Barstow to San Diego was searched and found on Jul 26, 2025 with a price of $37

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Barstow to San Diego, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $37 to $82 for a bus ticket from Barstow to San Diego based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $37 which is on 2025-07-26.

Usually LVSU will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Make friends with the driver. They usually know a lot about your destination and may even recommend which side of the bus to sit on to get the best views on the road between Barstow and San Diego!

Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from Barstow to San Diego, riding the bus will expose you to some of the most stunning panoramas while enroute to your final bus stop.

Buses have one of the smallest carbon footprints of motorized transport modes. A bus going from Barstow to San Diego will emit less CO2 than a car or an airplane.

Create your own real life musical score by curating a personalized bus travel playlist - the perfect accompaniment to your bus ride from Barstow to San Diego.

Did you know?

Did you know there are on average 4,400 intercity bus departures every day in the US only? This number has been growing for 9 years in a row, yay!

The average number of passengers on a coach bus is 32 meaning that a bus could replace a minimum of at least 30 cars!

Did you know that 80% of the buses in North America are equipped with WiFi and power outlets ? And 60% of bus travelers have used their electronic device on board during 2014.

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Where are the popular stops in Barstow and San Diego?

Frequently asked questions for your trip Barstow - San Diego, CA, US

What is the distance between Barstow and San Diego?

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Barstow to San Diego?

What are the best sights and things to do in San Diego?

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About Bus Travel

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