What is the distance between Riverside and Barstow?

The distance between the two cities is 69 miles (111 km).

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

If you're headed to Barstow from Riverside, chances are that your bus will depart from Riverside Bus Station and arrive at Travel Center. These are the most popular pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, but you can also find other options that could better fit your plans.

Bus Riverside to Barstow from $17 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Riverside to Barstow on November 23
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
3:25pm	Riverside Station	5h 37m	9:02pm	Barstow Station	Cheapest
3:00pm	Riverside University Avenue	1h 15m	4:15pm	Travel Center	Fastest
3:25pm	Riverside Station	5h 37m	9:02pm	Barstow Station	No tags
7:00pm	Riverside University Avenue	1h 15m	8:15pm	Travel Center	No tags
2:53pm	Riverside East Alessandro Boulevard	1h 22m	4:15pm	Travel Center	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 2:31 PM PST.

Compare 2 ways to go from Riverside to Barstow

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Barstow. The journey takes about 2 hours 24 minutes and with fares starting at just $23, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1train per day

2h 24mAverage Duration

68 milesDistance

10kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$19 - $86	Average Duration1h 22m	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$23 - $38	Average Duration2h 24m	CO₂ emissions 10kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Riverside and Barstow?

Stops in Riverside

A
Riverside Bus Station
3911-3956 Mission Inn Avenue, Riverside, CA 92501, USA
B
Commerce St
3767-3791 Commerce St, Riverside, CA 92507, USA

Stops in Barstow

A
Travel Center
1611 E Main St, Barstow, CA 92311, USA
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B
Barstow Bus Stop near Carl's Jr
2856 Lenwood Rd, Barstow, CA 92311, USA

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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.

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Frequently asked questions about traveling from Riverside, CA to Barstow by bus

What is the distance between Riverside and Barstow?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Riverside to Barstow?

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

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The cheapest trip from Riverside, CA to Barstow was searched and found on Nov 23, 2025 with a price of $29

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

You can expect to pay from $29 to $240 for a bus ticket from Riverside, CA to Barstow based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $37 which is on 2025-11-26.

Usually Amtrak 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.