How long is the commute from Barstow, CA?
Workers who live in Barstow, CA take an average of 28.2 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
74.3% of workers drive alone to work.
0.6% take public transportation.
5.8% of workers walk to work.
6.1% work from home.
9.6% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 28.2 minutes (±3.3)
- Public transportation
- 0.6%
- Work from home
- 6.1%
- Households without a car
- 9.6%
How people in Barstow get to work
| Means of transportation | Barstow | San Bernardino County | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 74.3% (±3.6 points) | 74.1% | 65.7% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 9.6% (±2.7 points) | 11.2% | 9.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.6% (±0.6 points) | 0.9% | 2.9% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 5.8% (±2.4 points) | 1.4% | 2.4% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 3.6% (±2.3 points) | 1.4% | 2.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 6.1% (±2.5 points) | 11.0% | 17.2% | 15.1% |
In Barstow, the average commute is lower than in San Bernardino County (32.6 minutes).
It is not measurably different from California (28.7 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Barstow, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from San Bernardino County (0.9%).
It is also lower than in California (2.9%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In San Bernardino County, Barstow ranks 35 of 47 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 503 of 1,076.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Barstow
| Vehicles available | Barstow | San Bernardino County | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 9.6% (±3.0 points) | 4.6% | 7.1% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 44.4% (±5.4 points) | 25.4% | 30.7% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 31.4% (±4.4 points) | 36.2% | 36.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 14.5% (±3.7 points) | 33.8% | 25.8% | 21.9% |
In Barstow, the share of households without a vehicle is higher than in San Bernardino County (4.6%).
It is not measurably different from California (7.1%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Barstow
| Barstow | San Bernardino County | California | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 6.1% (±2.5 points) | 11.0% (±0.3 points) | 17.2% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 88.3% (±3.6 points) | 96.9% (±0.2 points) | 96.9% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 81.0% (±4.1 points) | 93.3% (±0.2 points) | 93.5% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Barstow, the share of households with a broadband subscription is lower than in San Bernardino County (93.3%).
It is also lower than in California (93.5%).
It is lower than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Barstow
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barstow | — | 28.2 minutes (±3.3) | — |
| Lenwood | 3.9 mi | 31.2 minutes (±9.8) | Not measurably different |
| Silver Lakes | 19 mi | 41.8 minutes (±7.1) | Higher |
| Apple Valley | 25 mi | 41.1 minutes (±2.9) | Higher |
| Spring Valley Lake | 29 mi | 35.2 minutes (±5.3) | Higher |
| Victorville | 29 mi | 40.4 minutes (±2.0) | Higher |
| Adelanto | 30 mi | 47.0 minutes (±3.3) | Higher |
| Lucerne Valley | 30 mi | 39.2 minutes (±10.1) | Higher |
| Mountain View Acres | 31 mi | 33.7 minutes (±7.0) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Silver Lakes, CA (41.8 minutes), Apple Valley, CA (41.1 minutes), Spring Valley Lake, CA (35.2 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across San Bernardino County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 29 | Upland | 31.1 minutes (±1.2) |
| 30 | Highland | 30.4 minutes (±3.2) |
| 31 | Montclair | 30.2 minutes (±1.4) |
| 32 | Joshua Tree | 30.0 minutes (±5.4) |
| 33 | San Bernardino | 29.7 minutes (±0.8) |
| 34 | Yucca Valley | 28.3 minutes (±3.1) |
| 35 | Barstow | 28.2 minutes (±3.3) |
| 36 | Colton | 27.5 minutes (±1.9) |
| 37 | Mentone | 26.9 minutes (±3.4) |
| 38 | Grand Terrace | 25.6 minutes (±2.4) |
| 39 (tie) | Redlands | 24.9 minutes (±1.3) |
| 39 (tie) | Big Bear City | 24.9 minutes (±4.8) |
| 41 | Big Bear Lake | 24.7 minutes (±6.0) |
Showing 13 of 47 places in San Bernardino County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Barstow
How long is the average commute in Barstow?
Workers who live in Barstow, CA take an average of 28.2 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Barstow without a car?
9.6% of households in Barstow have no vehicle, and 0.6% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Barstow?
6.1% (±2.5 points) of workers who live in Barstow worked from home, and 81.0% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Barstow city, California
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Barstow city, California
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Barstow city, California
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DP03_0018E, DP03_0018M, DP03_0025E, DP03_0025M, DP03_0019PE, DP03_0019PM, DP03_0020PE, DP03_0020PM, DP03_0021PE, DP03_0021PM, DP03_0022PE, DP03_0022PM, DP03_0023PE, DP03_0023PM, DP03_0024PE, DP03_0024PM, DP04_0058PE, DP04_0058PM, DP04_0059PE, DP04_0059PM, DP04_0060PE, DP04_0060PM, DP04_0061PE, DP04_0061PM, DP02_0153PE, DP02_0153PM, DP02_0154PE, DP02_0154PM
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