What is the distance between Riverside and Barstow?

Riverside and Barstow are 111 km (69 miles) apart.

What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Riverside to Barstow?

Buses departing from Riverside Bus Station in Riverside will take you to Travel Center in Barstow.

Bus Riverside to Barstow from $21 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Riverside to Barstow on November 25
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
10:05am	UC Riverside	2h 20m	12:25pm	Travel Center	Cheapest
11:30am	Riverside University Avenue	1h 15m	12:45pm	Travel Center	Fastest
11:15am	Riverside Station	7h 11m	6:26pm	Barstow Station	No tags
7:00pm	Riverside University Avenue	1h 15m	8:15pm	Travel Center	No tags
3:25pm	Riverside Station	5h 37m	9:02pm	Barstow Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 7:29 AM 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 a good way to reach Barstow. The journey takes about 2 hours 24 minutes, and with fares starting at just $34, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1train per day

2h 24mAverage Duration

109 kmDistance

10kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$29 - $125	Average Duration1h 22m	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$34 - $94	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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Staff4.5

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Cleanliness4.8

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Amtrak

4/55,607 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

FlixBus

3.5/511,439 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

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

What is the distance between Riverside and Barstow?
Riverside and Barstow are 111 km (69 miles) apart.
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Riverside to Barstow?
Buses departing from Riverside Bus Station in Riverside will take you to Travel Center in Barstow.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11-22

No data

11-23

$42

Today

$21

11-25

$71

11-26

$53

11-27

No data

11-28

No data

11-29

No data

The cheapest trip from Riverside, CA to Barstow was searched and found on Nov 24, 2025 with a price of $21

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 $21 to $395 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 $53 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.