Train from Barstow to San Diego, CA, US: Tickets & Schedules

Next train departures

Next departures for Barstow to San Diego on December 13
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Barstow Station
Old Town San DiegoCheapestFastest
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Barstow Station
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Barstow Station
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Barstow Station
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Compare 2 ways to go from Barstow to San Diego

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach San Diego. The journey takes about 6 hours 30 minutes and with fares starting at just $40, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

14bus per day
6h 30mAverage Duration
148 milesDistance
6kgCO₂ emissions
Average Price$40 - $123Average Duration6h 30m
6kg CO₂e
Average Price$64 - $108Average Duration9h 10m
22kg CO₂e

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Barstow to San Diego, CA, US by train

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

  1. How much is the train ticket from Barstow to San Diego?

    The cheapest train tickets from Barstow to San Diego start from $64. The average price for this train route is around $76. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

  2. How long is the train journey from Barstow to San Diego?

    The average train ride duration from Barstow to San Diego is 9h 10m, covering a distance of 149 miles (240 km). The quickest train can get you there in 9h 10m and is operated by Amtrak.

  3. Which train operators service the Barstow to San Diego route?

    Several major train operators operate on this route with 2 trains available per day.

  4. What is the earliest and latest departure time for the train from Barstow to San Diego?

    The earliest train departs from Barstow to San Diego at 3:43am. And the latest train departs at 3:43am.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

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$72
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$66
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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Barstow to San Diego, CA, US was searched and found on Dec 14, 2025 with a price of $66

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

You can expect to pay from $66 to $296 for a train ticket from Barstow to San Diego, CA, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $66 which is on 2025-12-14.

What's the cheapest way to go from Barstow to San Diego, CA, US?

busbud logoThe train is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

The best way to travel between Barstow and San Diego, CA, US is by train. By choosing the train, you'll get to save some money as you travel to your destination, as ticket prices cost $76 on average. If you're on a budget, you'll find cheap tickets from $64. If you're looking for the fastest way to get to San Diego, CA, US, choose the train, as it will take you from Barstow to San Diego, CA, US in about 6h 30m - that's the fastest way to get there!

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