Travel Recommendation: Barstow, CA to Enterprise, United States
Air
- Companies: Southwest Airlines, American Airlines, Delta Air Lines
- Duration: Approximately 9 hours (including layover)
- Distance: Around 500 miles
- Costs: Approximately €150 - €250 [ticket prices vary by season]
- Roads/Routes: Not applicable
Pro Tip: Book your flight in advance and choose morning flights, as they tend to have fewer delays.
Bus
- Companies: Greyhound, FlixBus
- Duration: Approximately 12 hours
- Distance: Around 500 miles
- Costs: Approximately €60 - €100 [ticket prices vary by demand]
- Roads/Routes: I-15 N and I-40 E, you will follow Interstate routes predominantly.
Pro Tip: Bring snacks and water, as bus journeys can be lengthy and service stops are limited.
Train
- Companies: Amtrak
- Duration: Approximately 14 hours
- Distance: Around 500 miles
- Costs: Approximately €100 - €200 [ticket prices vary depending on the class]
- Roads/Routes: Use Amtrak’s Southwest Chief route.
Pro Tip: Consider booking a sleeper car for added comfort during the overnight trip.
Car
- Companies: Hertz, Enterprise Rent-A-Car
- Duration: Approximately 8 hours
- Distance: Approximately 500 miles
- Costs: Rental approx. €50 per day + fuel €60, totaling €110 for the trip.
- Roads/Routes: Primarily I-15 N and I-40 E.
Pro Tip: Plan your route to include breaks at interesting small towns to make the drive enjoyable.
Recommendation: For this journey, flying is the most efficient option in terms of time, while traveling by bus offers the best cost-effectiveness. If you enjoy the journey as much as the destination, consider taking a car for the freedom to explore along the route.