Discover the Rich History of Railroads at the Western America Railroad Museum

Getting There

• Car

  If you are driving to the Western America Railroad Museum located at 685 N 1st Ave, Barstow, CA 92311, you can start from any location within the Colorado Desert. Use your GPS device or smartphone maps application, and enter the museum's address. If you are coming from the south, take I-15 N towards Barstow. Merge onto CA-58 W, and take the exit toward Barstow. Follow signs to downtown Barstow, and turn left onto N 1st Ave. The museum will be on your left. Parking is available on-site, but there may be a small fee depending on the day and event.

• Public Transportation

  To reach the Western America Railroad Museum via public transportation, take a Greyhound bus to Barstow. The bus station is located at 685 N 1st Ave, Barstow, CA. After arriving, you can walk to the museum, which is just a short distance away. Alternatively, you can use local taxi services or rideshare apps like Uber or Lyft for convenience. Be sure to check the bus schedules in advance for departure and arrival times, as they can vary.

• Taxi/Rideshare

  If you prefer not to drive, you can use taxi services or rideshare apps like Uber or Lyft to get to the Western America Railroad Museum. Simply enter the museum's address (685 N 1st Ave, Barstow, CA 92311) as your destination in the app. The cost will vary based on your starting location within the Colorado Desert, but expect to pay between $15-$30 for rides from nearby towns such as Needles or Victorville. Always check the app for estimated fares before confirming your ride.