We needed gas before heading back to Los Angeles and what better area to stop by than this popular place. There's a restroom inside and various restaurants and shops. We are still in the COVID-19 pandemic so everyone is wearing masks inside. read more

Barstow Station - Sunday Funday MAY2020 - Rest Stops Near Me - Barstow, California

This is a nice little tourist stop to visit and stretch your legs. Rumour has it this place is the halfway point between Los Angeles and Las Vegas. I was staying about 35miles south of Barstow on a company contract job and was told I could find the most famous fortune teller known to man here. Plus I've never visited US Route 66 before. There are a bunch of shops pedalling knick-nacks and Route 66 schwag. I had some ice cream, ate fries in the train cars and walked around. Kinda a cool place to visit and look around. read more

Barstow Station - Fortunes for a $1 - Rest Stops Near Me - Barstow, California

Down by the station early in the morning See all the buses all in a row Watch all the people fill their little bellies Eat eat...pee pee off we go Welcome to the money trap. If you like to look at junk and people watch then this place is for you. A huge bonus if you like to eat. This place has been here for YEARS. I remember being a kid and stopping here, begging for my folks to buy me junk. If you have never stopped here while traveling the 15 then it's worth a visit. Its kind of like a mini indoor swap meet full of individual vendors. They have a candy station, jerky station, junk station and lots of food. Duncan Donuts and McDonalds are the popular places. It's kind of cool at Mc Donalds because you can sit and eat in a train car. This place can get super crowded. From all the buses, tourists, ect. Hey wait? Am I a tourist now too? I assume people come here to pee. The bathrooms are super crowded. P.S. there is another bathroom in the back by McDs. read more

Barstow Station - Rest Stops Near Me - Barstow, California

I love trains! I always had since I was young. So it's no wonder why I always like to stop at Barstow station on my way to and from Las Vegas. It is really really cool how they have this area set up and sometimes I like to go in the train car dining room, have a milkshake and chill out for a little bit. There are plenty of cute shops memorabilia T-shirts candy toys trinkets all those things you will expect to see in a tourist setup. I wasn't at all a fan of the restroom facilities, small dirty, dinky stalls you could see out of (comfort level zero) though on the flip side, McDonalds has this Caramel frappe that is delicious and the candy store has amazing truffle chocolates. I recommend this location for those of you who like to explore and discover new things also for those of you who like trains this is a really fun spot to check out on your way to or from Las Vegas! read more

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This is not what it used to be. Always looked forward in the past to stopping here. Now I just drive right past. Main store is 1/4 the size it used to be and nothing much to look at let alone purchase. Only reason to stop here is to use the restroom. read more

Nice tourist spot great restaurants and a great stop for gas before Vegas .... Close to freeway

I would strongly recommend getting your food down in Lenwood, but if you're in need of an emergency bathroom stop, the Barstow Station is where it's at. At first you think this is just a large train station themed McDonalds, but it's actually an indoor food court and gift shop mall.. Where else can you get Panda Express with a side of Dunkin' Donuts? - There's also a greyhound station here, and the drifters that go with that mode of transportation. - Tip, if you hang around long enough you'll see some the very long freight trains ( 100+ train cars) right next to the parking lot. read more

Barstow Station - Chinese and donuts.. - Rest Stops Near Me - Barstow, California

Not only a greyhound bus stop, but a hub for several dining options as well. The Barstow Station is home to Mcdonald's, Subway, Panda Express, Dunkin' Donuts, and a few other shops inside. If you're looking to get some souvenirs from Barstow area, you'd do best to stop inside the station so that you can get some pretty neat items. There is a bathroom in this station located right next to the indoor McDonald's restaurant and it is free for men and women to use. There isn't really much to say except that Barstow in general attracts a very odd crowd so you should expect to see some very interesting folks coming and going through here. (80/100 - 2018) read more

What a road trip staple! Barstow station isn't the only place to stretch your legs, grab a bite & pick up a few items in the area. It's super touristy but everything you need can pretty much be found here. The parking situation is also very accomodating. There's space for buses, larger vehicles, and plenty of garbage cans. You have a few different options when it comes to fueling your appetite. Mickey D's, Chinese, donuts, subs, and such. Seating is ample which is aided by a few converted passenger cars of a train which is pretty neat. You'll also be able to pick up trinkets and items you may not have packed for your trip. Always a solid rest stop on the way to and from Vegas! read more

Always a good stop in Barstow. I used to come for Dunkin' Donuts but they are now CLOSED! There is nothing in its place yet, we will see. Parking is easy but the drive thru at McDonalds is slow and narrow. Bathrooms are decent, they do keep them clean constantly but it is a bit dated. -DD -McDonald's (and full use of the App and offers too) -Wetzels pretzels -Panda Express -Jed's Jerky and others read more

We stopped by here on the way to Vegas from San Diego. This is like the half way to Vegas so it's convenient. Bathroom was clean and there were plenty of stalls. McDonald's line was crazy but we don't eat them, but for people who like McDonald's it could be frustrating. I got pretzels from Wetzel Pretzel and a coffee from the Boba place. Pretzel price was similar to ones in San Diego but the coffee was a little over priced. But over all this place is good for bathroom break on the way to Vegas (or back from Vegas) read more

I think the best way I can sum this up is what my dad said "Why are we stopping here? Isn't this for the tour buses?" This is obviously targeting those tour buses because they even have a special private room for drivers to rest. This is actually great for those types of groups because there are many different fast food options. There are even little shops with touristy knick-knacks. If you're in a car with a bunch of annoying people who all want something different, you should probably stop here for a bit. Huge pro: there's a Popeyes in the same parking lot. There's also a Starbucks across the street. As far as the bathrooms go, they're still gross as hell and even worse when they're busy. The upstairs one has zero ventilation. If your only reasoning for stopping here above any other stop is "at least the bathrooms are clean" I would reconsider. read more

From Los Angeles to Las Vegas, we've made it a tradition to stop at Barstow Station. And usually on the way back too! It has lots of food options and souvenir shops. However, we mainly stop here for a potty break and if we're hungry a snack/lunch at McDonald's or Panda Express. If the tour buses have stopped, then expect lines at the bathrooms and restaurants. It's fairly clean given the amount of traffic that goes through her daily. Overall, a better rest stop than the ones along the highway. Xie Xie! read more

This place is unique compared to your typical truck stops across America. McDonald's with train car seating, Wetzel's Pretzels, Panda Express, and other eateries. Several touristy shops with CA/AZ/NV trinkets, postcards, etc. Tour buses pulling up regularly with people flooding in to use the clean restrooms before getting something to eat. There were some huge lines for the record-breaking lotto drawing the last time we stopped in and there were two women handling the ticket sales in a very efficient manner. Fun place to stop, eat, and people watch. read more

Barstow Station is the main rest stop between southern California and Las Vegas. While driving on the 15 freeway, take the Main St. exit. I've been here many times for many years and have seen it with hundreds of people from tour buses and on a slow, quiet weekday. Yes, it's not always 100% clean, but there are many fast food dining options here (McDonald's, Subway, Panda Express, Dunkin Donuts, Pretzel place, etc) as well as gift shops and restrooms. The restrooms have always been decent, and even when the lines get long, they move very quickly. There are also plenty of seating inside. Honestly, for a rest stop, I like coming here. There's also Starbucks across the street if I'm feeling fancier coffee than what DD/McDonald's has to offer, and a gas station right next to it. Coming from Vegas, this is a 2-2.5 hour drive. If you're in a group and everyone wants something different to eat, this place is ideal to avoid having to take multiple stops because of all the fast food options. read more

Barstow Station - Rest Stops Near Me - Barstow, California

I don't even know how many times I've stopped here at the Barstow Station on the way to or from Las Vegas. I couldn't even venture a guess. I just know that I think that it's a cool place. The parking can suck and the lines can get ridiculously long if there's a few buses in the station - especially for the restrooms. But - the place is still pretty cool. All types of useless things to buy. All kinds of unhealthy food to eat. read more

Cool pit stop between LA and Vegas. Good place to stretch your legs, use the many restrooms or grab a bite to eat or some snacks. Mickey Dees, Panda Express, Dunkin Donuts, Subway, Candy store, ice cream store and Barstow Station itself has tons of trinkets and gifts. Mc Donald's is cool because of the train cars as the dining room. Sometimes this place gets pack in here because of the sightseeing buses that park in the rear of property. read more

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Lots of tacky crap for sale at little shop. Not exactly souvenirs, just crap. Dunkin' Donuts,subway, mc Donald's Panda Express and Subway. Got there just as a HUGE tour bus dropped off about 100 teenagers on a field trip, bad timing for us lol. I agree the restrooms are clean. I hated walking up the creaky, very old stairs with mobs of teenage girls on my heels ( running into me) though. read more

Barstow Station - You can eat on a. bus - Rest Stops Near Me - Barstow, California

We got 3 Musubi Wraps at Kona Tea & Grill In Barstow Station, these Spam Musubi's are the best we ever tasted! Thank You Kona Tea & Grill! Also, your drinks were very delicious! read more

Really, you're not making your decision to stop here based on Yelp reviews... get serious, Chester! You have to hit the restroom, or you just can't help but stop at every McDonalds in America maybe. Lots of folks stop here to hit the restroom, and it shows. In the men's room, at least. McDonalds. Food court. Ice cream. Trinkets and gifts, Betty Boop stuff (who's buying this?), blown glass things and Elvis stuff... ech. Well, hey... the wife is a big Buddy Holly fan (reason still escapes me) but this was the ONLY place she has ever seen a Buddy Holly bobble head. And she bought it, because it was a rare find. And we've been to Lubbock, TX and visited his childhood house and grave and been to the Buddy Holly museum. But no... Barstow Station has the bobble head. I dunno. All the Vegas tour buses stop here too. They always got there, like, 90 seconds before you did... that's why the line is so long. Seriously, there's a Del Taco right up the street. Oh yeah, and thankfully the posted "NO PANHANDLING" signs in the parking lot, like, totally solved that problem. If you believe that, be sure to get off at Xyzzyx Rd. and see the ostrich farm.... they give out free hedgehogs. read more

Usually easy access on and off the freeway and plenty of bathrooms, although they could use an update. They have updated the McDonalds, took away some of the counter space with a McCafe section. I've seen long lines when they had registers all across the old counter, I wonder how long the wait will be now with the smaller space. Interesting. Also, the Filipino place is gone, replaced by a Duncan Donuts and a soon to be opened hot dog place. Probably will give it a try on the next trip to Vegas. Expect a "Welcome to Barstow station" from the beef jerky lady if you come in the side door furthest from the freeway. Of course, if you want a better meal, go another exit or two (if you're heading to Vegas) to Peggy Sue's, just to see all the memorabilia. Enjoy! read more

Barstow Station - New McDonald's. - Rest Stops Near Me - Barstow, California

We always make a pit stop here when ever we head to California from Vegas. It's right off the highway. Cool little place where you can use the restrooms, eat & shop. Parking lot is small & sometimes has traffic. read more

This is a mid drive stop for us from Vegas to LA. We've been stopping here for years. Sadly, every year it gets more and more run down. Hand dryers in restroom are old and some are broken. And there are homeless people in the lobby. Plus, the crowding and yelling at the shop was overwhelming, even the Panda Express worker thought so. Still, a great place for a quick stop for food. McDonald's, Dunkin' Donuts, Panda Express, subway, all in one spot. Just take it to go. Lol read more

Barstow Station - Note the homeless family plugged into the light, and one of them sleeping in the table. - Rest Stops Near Me - Barstow, California

First of all I love eating in the train cars when I come to visit. I have been on a train, and it's fun to relive those fond memories while sitting there having lunch, or in my case, brunch. Second, this stop has a lot of guilty pleasures. A candy shop, souviners, and a lot of purses, jewelry, and wearables. Third, they have a lot of restrooms, this is important because they get a lot of buses full of guests visiting. And there were plenty of accommodations. Important when you have a little one with you. This is a fun stop. It's a great place to stretch and take pictures. And I try to stop any time I'm this way. read more

I remember coming here as a kid as a stop on the way to Vegas. My boyfriend had never been so we decided to make a stop so he could see what it's all about. They have everything you could imagine. Food, treats, chocolates, hot sauce, jerky's, gifts, clothes, etc. You name it, they got it! Plus, it's all in train cars! It's a fun little experience for everyone to enjoy. You have plenty for the adults to do for a while and have enough for the kids as well. It's a great place to stop off when you need to stretch, eat, use the restroom and get your mind off the long drive. If you haven't stopped, I would recommend it. It may not be the most exciting thing you will ever do or see, but you definitely won't forget it! read more

This is actually a good rest stop because it's clean, has some food choices, and little shops. It's not new though. But, most importantly, there are lots of restrooms that are well maintained and you don't have to wait in line for. Most rest stops are disgusting with nasty restrooms, but this is actually a rest stop I will stop at. I usually get something at the Dunkin Donuts and check out the little shops. Then, you are almost at Vegas once you arrive here. Not bad at all; it could be so much worse. read more

ZIP ON THE WAY OUT.... BACKGROUND: Opened in 1975 and operating 365 days a year, Barstow Station serves 20,000 tour buses a year and is a popular stop for travelers on Interstate 15. The site includes a number of gift shops. In November 2013, Dunkin' Donuts opened inside Barstow Station, becoming only the second location of that chain within the entire state of California and the first to be accessible to the public. The McDonald's restaurant at Barstow Station consists of three side-by-side railroad cars--a reference to Barstow's railroad heritage. In September 1986, the restaurant was destroyed by fire when a customer's car burst into flames at the drive-up window. STATS: Open 24/7 Free Parking Long lines for the restroom (typically) Long lines for McDs ESSENTIALS: Money of the paper or plastic kind Empty tummy Full bladder Sweet tooth (optional) EXPERIENCE: Me and 9 Crew members stopped here for a potty break and breakfast on our way to a weekend of hiking and adventures. We arrived as the sun was rising and before the long lines to the restrooms and McDs started. Given about 30 minutes to take care of business, McDs was a bit slow to take our orders and deliver our food. As we waited for our food, I took a gander around snapping pics of some sweetness stored in casings. I even got a picture of Ms. Crisy G. This chocoholic would have loved to try some of their sweets, but it seems I'm only visiting when they are closed and this visit was no exception. With food in hand we zipped out to the cars where we grubbed our McDs food. I ordered my usual hiking breakfast meal, sausage egg McMuffin. It's rare that the egg is overcooked, this was one of those occasions. What a bummer. Besides that the sausage added flavor to the four bite slightly crispy muffin. Bottom-line, when traveling to and from the Las Vegas area, this is a good stop, to stretch the legs, return any liquids, and grab a relatively quick bite, especially late nights or early mornings. read more

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Barstow station has been a stop on our Vegas trips for my whole life. From a nostalgic point of view, this McDonald's will always have a place in my heart. At one point, this McDonald had the highest patronage among all restaurants in the country. But this place is in dire need of a facelift at best and complete reconstruction at worst. Every inch of this place has been leased out to a vendor. You can buy pretty much everything or eat everything that most of us Yelpers wouldn't even sniff at back home. And the place is dilapidated - just take a look at the restroom. Funny at one point in my life McDonald's was where you stop at on road trips for clean bathrooms. And the place is a circus teaming with mass of humanity transported there by endless junket busses, like herds of lamb having their last meal before being slaughtered (financially speaking). But once you fight your way to a parking space, past all the temptations (who can't use a I Love Vegas t-shirt?) and zig zag through the lambs who all seem to be moving a couple of speed slower than you, you make it to Micky D counter where you can count on reliable and consistent quality food. Well . . . maybe that's gone the way of clean bathrooms as well. My beloved McNuggets was limp and cool instead of plump and warm. One look at the fries and you can tell they were stricken the same way. Ugh. read more

Barstow station is about as depressing as Barstow itself. Stopped here at McDonalds and at Dunkin Donuts before, both dissapointed me. The service, meh, what you get, meh, all around a place I am glad to get away from again, read more

This is another place to stop on the way or coming home from Vegas usually we will hit the McDonalds here but this past Memorial Day weekend on our way home we couldnt find a parking stop and there were about 5 to 7 buses with a couple more coming in as well. This place can get really busy when the buses come. In the station you have McDonalds, Panda Express, 31 Flavors and Quiznos along with a liquor store and other little stores for your little gifts or souvenirs. Around the area to this there is a Burger King, Carl's JR and a Popeye's next door so you do have choices if this place is too crowded. read more

Wasn't expensive had everything you need to take that hour and a half ride into Vegas great place to pick up any souvenirs and non expensive things that you can't get on the strip. read more

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Everytime that I've been on a trip to Vegas, we've always stopped in the small town of Barstow for gas, food, and geocaching. So it wouldn't be a surprise that even on a business trip on a tour bus that I would be stopping here again, but this time, it was at the Barstow Station where many tour group and Greyhound busses rest for half an hour before taking off. Barstow Station comes as a typical rest stop and offers a lot to its clients. First off, if you're heading there in the Summer time, it is going to be HOT, so the free air conditioning provided inside is a much needed break. Inside are many souvenir shops and restaurants including a McDonalds and Panda Express, so while we aren't talking about fancy dining, it provides a good number of joints to hit up for whatever mood you are in. There is also plenty of eating space. The souvenirs here provide over-priced goods for you to remember your rest stop trip if you insist. When I'm at a rest stop, I usually use the restroom, and I can say that the restrooms here are pretty clean for having so many people rushing through it at every second of the day. Although I can only rate the men's toilet; sorry ladies. For a mid way point to Vegas, I say this is a good place to regain some energy for the drive, or to stretch out your legs from sitting on a tour bus for so long. read more

Best pit stop ever! At Barstow Station you will find anything and everything you have ever wanted, including: Shot glasses of ALL 50 states McDonalds Restaurant Real samurai swords (on sale for $39.99) The largest flask selection known to man A liquor store Fortune telling machine Personalized keychains, cork screws, pens, etc Chinese takeout Fresh gourmet chocolates Route 66 memorabilia Postcards of surrounding cities and states I'm sure I'm missing a few dozen items. These were the most memorable on my quick pit stop through town. Don't miss this place if you are nearby! read more

On the way to/from Vegas, or the Mojave National Preserve (awesome), you are going to need to pee....and why not here, I guess. Good lord, it's a riot. It's full of junk and artery clogging, coma inducing food. It's got Route 66 stuff, jewelry, leather, candy, jerky made from random meat, you name it. The people watching is not bad here. All kinds of life. Buses of Vegas fodder and other tourists, quite amusing. I was probably amusing myself after not showering for several days in the desert. Oh, and they have a Zoltar machine! Keep it real Barstow. read more

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Great Food very friendly workers and everyone that was there was very welcoming to me and my family when we stopped through

Little stop off of route 66. Bathrooms were clean. Retail and food staff seemed very accommodating. They have a pressed penny machine too. The candy shop next to the penny presser had a nice selection of handcrafted goodies. read more

Barstow Station - Rest Stops Near Me - Barstow, California

Great location for unique gifts and to grab a bite to eat while on the road. This is a popular location to visit, so expect it to be crowded inside and parking can be a problem depending on the time of day (lots of bus traffic & tourists/travelers). Service is great, and there is something available for everyone! read more

Every time I stop at this place, no matter what time or day, it's BUSY. I do enjoy how fast the food is ready because I don't ever have time to wait since I am on a bus time schedule. It's just so small in this place to have gift shops, bathrooms, and a food court. The bathroom line... ugh.. I spend more time waiting there than waiting for my food. Hard decision, either use the bathroom on the bus or the station? #NOT WINNING read more

Barstow Station - Rest Stops Near Me - Barstow, California

On our return trip back from Vegas, hubby and I stopped by here for the main purpose of smashing some pennies. I didn't exactly know what was around here or what the place would be like (gotta ignore the stuff when you're on a mission of smashing pennies), but we easily saw Barstow Station off the freeway. And, yes, it's basically a rest stop for any long rides. But, because it's a rest stop, it has that somewhat dilapidated look from plenty of people visiting and using it for its functional use. It's a little grungy, and cleanliness is questionable. No real beauty to enjoy or sightseeing available. Maybe people watching? Yes, there are bathrooms, but I hate waiting in line, especially when the tour buses are around. There is a small food alcove area; I believe there was a Subway and a rice bowl place last time we were there? But, once again, lines due to tour buses. You'll also have your random stores to glance or take a peek in. Nothing too special in the stores, though I'm sure some would be at least somewhat amusing. May be back. But maybe I'll take my parent's example and just drive past the Barstow Station and putt putt home. read more

Thrifty ice cream is bomb! Plus they get lotto winners. Be careful at Barstow Station as it is the hub for greyhound and shady folks travelling in and out of the desert. There are a lot of food places to eat here, so your fill will be done. There is a filipino food place here that serves a wowowee hot dog, that I cannot try as I do not eat red meat, but someone should try it and let us know. Again, Thrifty ice cream is the bomb and you can get it pretty much anywhere Rite-Aid still has. Specialty: Fast food and bathrooms Recommendation for first timers: Pistachio Nut Ice Cream Service: 5/10, Variety: 7/10, Parking: 10/10 marc out. read more

Barstow Station - Rest Stops Near Me - Barstow, California

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