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How to get there
Where to stay
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Barstow travel guide

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With a population of 22,639, Barstow is a must-see destination in California, United States. Barstow deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

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When to visit Barstow

Barstow in September
Estimated hotel price
$83
1 night at 3-star hotel
Barstow in September
Estimated hotel price
$83
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Barstow in July, when the average temperature is 84.2 °F, and the highest can go up to 102.2 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 32 °F, with an average temperature of 46.4 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in July, when precipitation is around 4.6″. In contrast, December is usually the driest month of the year in Barstow, with an average rainfall of 0.2″.

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How to Get to Barstow

Plane

Although Barstow doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Ontario Airport (ONT), which is located 107 km from Barstow. Ontario Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from Southwest, Alaska Airlines, American Airlines and other airlines departing from the United States.

Train

The train station in Barstow is called Barstow Amtrak, and is located 0.7 km from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Barstow is to pick up a car rental from Los Angeles, which is about 151 km from Barstow. You’ll find branches of Ace and Economy Rent a Car, among others, in Los Angeles.

Bus

Barstow’s bus station is located 2.4 km from the city center.

Plane

Although Barstow doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Ontario Airport (ONT), which is located 107 km from Barstow. Ontario Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from Southwest, Alaska Airlines, American Airlines and other airlines departing from the United States.

Train

The train station in Barstow is called Barstow Amtrak, and is located 0.7 km from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Barstow is to pick up a car rental from Los Angeles, which is about 151 km from Barstow. You’ll find branches of Ace and Economy Rent a Car, among others, in Los Angeles.

Bus

Barstow’s bus station is located 2.4 km from the city center.

Airports near Barstow

ONTOntario
SNASanta Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
PSPPalm Springs

Airlines serving Barstow

KLM
Good (1,428 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,637 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,011 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,589 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,105 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,817 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,095 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,686 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,054 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,440 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,508 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,542 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,334 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (879 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,609 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,338 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,480 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,896 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (375 reviews)
Avianca
Good (2,490 reviews)
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Where to stay in Barstow

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Comfort Suites Barstow near I-15 and Best Western Desert Villa Inn.

Where to stay in popular areas of Barstow

Most booked hotels in Barstow

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Home2 Suites by Hilton Barstow
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, 446 reviews)
$106+
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Comfort Suites Barstow near I-15
2 stars
Excellent (8.6, 983 reviews)
$77+
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California Inn Barstow
2 stars
Excellent (8, 4820 reviews)
$73+
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Holiday Inn & Suites Barstow By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 20 reviews)
$92+
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Best Western Desert Villa Inn
2 stars
Good (7.7, 1694 reviews)
$76+
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Renting a car in Barstow

Renting a car in Barstow costs $69 per day, on average, or $139 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

Expect to pay $3.29 per gallon in Barstow (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $39.52 and $52.69. Compact (Nissan Rogue or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Barstow, while also 29% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Barstow costs $69 per day, on average, or $139 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

Expect to pay $3.29 per gallon in Barstow (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $39.52 and $52.69. Compact (Nissan Rogue or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Barstow, while also 29% cheaper than other types, on average.

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