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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Barstow, CA to San Francisco, CA
Cheapest price
$102
Average price
$102
Fastest journey
8 h 58 m
Average duration
8 h 58 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
579 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Barstow, CA to San Francisco, CA is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Barstow, CA to San Francisco, CA will cost around $102 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $102.
Of the 1 trains that leave Barstow, CA for San Francisco, CA on Tue, May 19, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, May 19 the direct trains cover the 579 km distance in an average of 8 h 58 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 8 h 58 m .
On Tue, May 19 the slowest trains will take 8 h 58 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
8:00 PM8h58Barstow, CA4:58 AMSan Francisco, CA$1021One-way0 transfers
- 8:00 PM8h58Barstow, CA4:58 AMSan Francisco, CA$1021One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Barstow, CA to San Francisco, CA
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Barstow, CA to San Francisco, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $102. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 36m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $102, and a bus costs an average of $147.
Distance: 359 miles (579 km)
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| Train | Most popular Flight | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$105 Average price Cheapest | $179 Average price | $187 Average price | $84 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
9h 28m Average total duration 8h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 36m Average total duration Fastest 1h 36m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 14h 58m Average total duration 14h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 36m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Barstow, CA to San Francisco, CA:
A train is $74 (€60) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Barstow, CA to San Francisco, CA costing on average $179 (€145).
A train is $81 (€66) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Barstow, CA to San Francisco, CA costing on average $187 (€151).
Other travel options to San Francisco, CA take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 58m.
Bus takes on average 14h 28m.
Tickets start at around $105 (€85) compared to roughly $84 (€68) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-21.24 (€-17.12). The journey takes 8h 58m versus 7h 36m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Compare prices and tickets Barstow, CA to San Francisco, CA by train, bus, or flight
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Barstow, CA to San Francisco, CA
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Trains from Barstow, CA to San Francisco, CA run on average 3 times per day, taking around 8h 58m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $102 (€83) if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 03:43, the last at 22:35. The fastest train covers the 359 miles (579 km) distance in 8h 58m.
Distance 359 miles (579 km) |
Average train duration 8h 58m |
Cheapest ticket price $102 (€83) |
Trains per day 3 |
Fastest train 8h 58m |
First train 3:43 AM |
Last train 10:35 PM |
Cheapest Month Sep |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
FAQs: Trains from Barstow, CA to San Francisco, CA
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