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If you are traveling to Las Vegas from SoCal, the Barstow Station is a fun little stop. Nothing fancy at all, but it's a decent place to stop for food. McDonald's, Subway and an Asian place themed to aliens??? Our draw into this place was the old train cars that have been converted into the McDonald's dining area! So cool! There are little shops throughout the station as well that have unique souvenirs. Bathrooms are not the cleanest. We skipped them and drove another 9 miles to Eddie's World for our bathroom break. It's just a nice nostalgia little stop, will Route 66 photo ops. Worth the stop.
Everyone knows this place. The halfway point to or from Las Vegas. Whether you are driving or busing it on one of the shuttle buses, it's always a stop off point. Myself, we tend to stop for a restroom break and a quick snack. The place itself is somewhat a tourist trap as it is there off the freeway. They have two restroom I believe, one upstairs and another sets in the back. Maybe there's another set just off where McDonald's is, maybe. Inside has a few quick fast food places with McDonald's being the main place. You have subway, Wetzels, a Chinese place which sometimes they're open and another fast food spot across from them. Besides the food stall, it's houses small shops. Basically trinkets and stuff. a candy store and a liquor store. It's a place where you walk through and browse the stuff on the shelves. Candy store is cash only btw. Outside has a few other places for food but if you're wanting something quick, this place maybe it. A stop that's worth just checking out. Not much things you would want to purchase as it's a bunch of trinkets and random stuff.
Barstow Station is a destination station. They have a chocolate station, subway, mini marts, vendors, McDonald's, Chinese, boba, and more. I was traveling and stopped in for a quick 40 minute stop. Very popular stop for bathroom breaks. Many tour buses, shuttles, and guests traveling to and from Vegas and LA often stop at this station. Service at the McDonald's here is phenomenal. I ended getting a kids meal and for under $6, everything included, it's the cheapest place you can grab that won't put you in a food coma. Depending on what you order, of course. Bathrooms here are clean too. Was a nice first time pit stop for me that I took advantage of twice, to and from Las Vegas. Did I mention clean?
Open since 1975 this is a well-known stop on the famous former Route 66 about halfway in between Los Angeles and Las Vegas. It's also the only location that I've ever seen a McDonald's inside of a train car so it is very unique in that alone. There is a large free parking lot attached and inside the building along with McDonald's are many different vendors serving many different things from food, drinks, desserts, and merchandise. It can get quite busy on the inside, but I would say the McDonald's is definitely the most popular stop. There is also many other fast food and gas options around so it's a solid option when driving to or from both cities.
UPDATE 1/10/26: Barstow Station, it has been a long time! We stopped by here during our road trip to Disneyland from Vegas. This will be the start of an upcoming huge review string that I will be leaving. Normally we fly to California, but we drove this trip for one particular reason - my LTP got a new car in November and he wanted to take it out on a road trip. Well, it's new to him, but much newer and better than his old car. This car was used at my future in-laws' beach house up in Lincoln City, OR, but after realizing that they don't drive it all that much (they drive up there from Vegas in their pickup truck anyway because they bring their two dogs with them), they decided to give it to him. I think the last time I was here was when my mom and I were on a road trip to Solvang to attend her friend's anniversary party back in 2017, and it really hasn't changed one bit. It was a Wednesday afternoon so it wasn't packed at all. This is always a great place to sit down and take a break before hitting the road again (it takes about two hours to get here from where we live). We stopped at Subway, and I actually received a $20 Subway gift card recently from my choir as a thank you for participating in a solo part, which I didn't even think about bringing with me. Both of us got something that wasn't too big, but big enough to eat before continuing our trip, as we didn't have plans to make more stops before reaching our hotel. Their restrooms are a little outdated, however. Both toilets and sinks are manual and not automatic. The flush valves on the toilets are so short that I had to bend over as someone standing at 5'5", not to mention it was a little tight exiting the stall I was in. And they don't have mirrors above the sinks for some odd reason? This is a thing I never understood. This will continue to be my main stop anytime I drive to California. I've been here many times in the past and I'll definitely be back again.
Cute set up with what looks like a few train cars. We went into McDonalds to use their restrooms. Kind of fun to enter an elongated area instead of the usual floor plan. We were trying to drive fast enough to our final destination to get out of the June heat so this was the perfect place to stop, grab some food and continue on our 6 hour road trip.
This is our usual pit stop on the way to Vegas to either use the restroom and pick up some food. The spot is always well maintained, clean, and well stocked. The staff is always friendly, polite, and attentive. We didn't eat this time but the food is typically very good! We always enjoy stopping by!
I would not recommend this location unless you have lots of time on your side. It is the place to stop, so it's always crowded. My husband and I pulled up to the McDonald's Drive-Thru, waited approximately 10 min and never moved. I just don't think it's worth the wait, when you have McDonald several exits away. Plus it's fast food. There was nothing fast during the 10 minute stand still, while I was there. Lastly, this was not the first time I have stopped at this location. This is simply the first review I have posted regarding this issue.
I am OBSESSED with this rest stop. They have so many random restaurants, drink options, and shopping. As someone driving from a city, this place feels very different. They have a boba spot, Alien Food aka the "best Asian food in town," sandwiches, and so much more. There's also a general store for candy and various knick knacks. I was in love with all the shopping areas. If you're in need of a small gift, this is the place! From candy, to figurines, shoes, bags, and more...Barstow Station has a bit of everything. My only suggestion would be to add some air conditioning as it was very HOT! Other than that, it was the perfect pit stop!
This was a great stop to make, just to experience. I was like a little kid walking around. It's just gave me a great vibe. Plus I needed to use restroom. It's a perfect one stop shop!
Stopped at the usual rest stop at the Bartsow Station and wanted boba and learned its now called Alien Boba. I tried their iced matcha latte and tbh it felt very???? Bland??? It tasted like matcha but also didn't at the same time but i definitely needed a quick pick me up here so I didn't mind. Not entirely sure if I would come back here again tho
I just happened to stop by McDonald's for some soft serve and didn't know there was a whole plaza inside. Just thought it was McDonald's and Subway. It has a bunch restaurants, a boba shop, Thrifty ice cream, some miscellaneous shops and even a liquor store. The trains that you see on the outside are actually the dine in area. Pretty cool. Soft serve was $3.99 here. Yikes! Don't sleep on this place. Definitely check them out. read more
2 months ago
2 months ago
If you are traveling to Las Vegas from SoCal, the Barstow Station is a fun little stop. Nothing fancy at all, but it's a decent place to stop for food. McDonald's, Subway and an Asian place themed to aliens??? Our draw into this place was the old train cars that have been converted into the McDonald's dining area! So cool! There are little shops throughout the station as well that have unique souvenirs. Bathrooms are not the cleanest. We skipped them and drove another 9 miles to Eddie's World for our bathroom break. It's just a nice nostalgia little stop, will Route 66 photo ops. Worth the stop. read more
Everyone knows this place. The halfway point to or from Las Vegas. Whether you are driving or busing it on one of the shuttle buses, it's always a stop off point. Myself, we tend to stop for a restroom break and a quick snack. The place itself is somewhat a tourist trap as it is there off the freeway. They have two restroom I believe, one upstairs and another sets in the back. Maybe there's another set just off where McDonald's is, maybe. Inside has a few quick fast food places with McDonald's being the main place. You have subway, Wetzels, a Chinese place which sometimes they're open and another fast food spot across from them. Besides the food stall, it's houses small shops. Basically trinkets and stuff. a candy store and a liquor store. It's a place where you walk through and browse the stuff on the shelves. Candy store is cash only btw. Outside has a few other places for food but if you're wanting something quick, this place maybe it. A stop that's worth just checking out. Not much things you would want to purchase as it's a bunch of trinkets and random stuff. read more
Barstow Station is a destination station. They have a chocolate station, subway, mini marts, vendors, McDonald's, Chinese, boba, and more. I was traveling and stopped in for a quick 40 minute stop. Very popular stop for bathroom breaks. Many tour buses, shuttles, and guests traveling to and from Vegas and LA often stop at this station. Service at the McDonald's here is phenomenal. I ended getting a kids meal and for under $6, everything included, it's the cheapest place you can grab that won't put you in a food coma. Depending on what you order, of course. Bathrooms here are clean too. Was a nice first time pit stop for me that I took advantage of twice, to and from Las Vegas. Did I mention clean? read more
Open since 1975 this is a well-known stop on the famous former Route 66 about halfway in between Los Angeles and Las Vegas. It's also the only location that I've ever seen a McDonald's inside of a train car so it is very unique in that alone. There is a large free parking lot attached and inside the building along with McDonald's are many different vendors serving many different things from food, drinks, desserts, and merchandise. It can get quite busy on the inside, but I would say the McDonald's is definitely the most popular stop. There is also many other fast food and gas options around so it's a solid option when driving to or from both cities. read more
UPDATE 1/10/26: Barstow Station, it has been a long time! We stopped by here during our road trip to Disneyland from Vegas. This will be the start of an upcoming huge review string that I will be leaving. Normally we fly to California, but we drove this trip for one particular reason - my LTP got a new car in November and he wanted to take it out on a road trip. Well, it's new to him, but much newer and better than his old car. This car was used at my future in-laws' beach house up in Lincoln City, OR, but after realizing that they don't drive it all that much (they drive up there from Vegas in their pickup truck anyway because they bring their two dogs with them), they decided to give it to him. I think the last time I was here was when my mom and I were on a road trip to Solvang to attend her friend's anniversary party back in 2017, and it really hasn't changed one bit. It was a Wednesday afternoon so it wasn't packed at all. This is always a great place to sit down and take a break before hitting the road again (it takes about two hours to get here from where we live). We stopped at Subway, and I actually received a $20 Subway gift card recently from my choir as a thank you for participating in a solo part, which I didn't even think about bringing with me. Both of us got something that wasn't too big, but big enough to eat before continuing our trip, as we didn't have plans to make more stops before reaching our hotel. Their restrooms are a little outdated, however. Both toilets and sinks are manual and not automatic. The flush valves on the toilets are so short that I had to bend over as someone standing at 5'5", not to mention it was a little tight exiting the stall I was in. And they don't have mirrors above the sinks for some odd reason? This is a thing I never understood. This will continue to be my main stop anytime I drive to California. I've been here many times in the past and I'll definitely be back again. read more
Cute set up with what looks like a few train cars. We went into McDonalds to use their restrooms. Kind of fun to enter an elongated area instead of the usual floor plan. We were trying to drive fast enough to our final destination to get out of the June heat so this was the perfect place to stop, grab some food and continue on our 6 hour road trip. read more
This is our usual pit stop on the way to Vegas to either use the restroom and pick up some food. The spot is always well maintained, clean, and well stocked. The staff is always friendly, polite, and attentive. We didn't eat this time but the food is typically very good! We always enjoy stopping by! read more
I would not recommend this location unless you have lots of time on your side. It is the place to stop, so it's always crowded. My husband and I pulled up to the McDonald's Drive-Thru, waited approximately 10 min and never moved. I just don't think it's worth the wait, when you have McDonald several exits away. Plus it's fast food. There was nothing fast during the 10 minute stand still, while I was there. Lastly, this was not the first time I have stopped at this location. This is simply the first review I have posted regarding this issue. read more
1 year ago
I am OBSESSED with this rest stop. They have so many random restaurants, drink options, and shopping. As someone driving from a city, this place feels very different. They have a boba spot, Alien Food aka the "best Asian food in town," sandwiches, and so much more. There's also a general store for candy and various knick knacks. I was in love with all the shopping areas. If you're in need of a small gift, this is the place! From candy, to figurines, shoes, bags, and more...Barstow Station has a bit of everything. My only suggestion would be to add some air conditioning as it was very HOT! Other than that, it was the perfect pit stop! read more
2 months ago
2 months ago
Stopped at the usual rest stop at the Bartsow Station and wanted boba and learned its now called Alien Boba. I tried their iced matcha latte and tbh it felt very???? Bland??? It tasted like matcha but also didn't at the same time but i definitely needed a quick pick me up here so I didn't mind. Not entirely sure if I would come back here again tho read more
2 years ago
They opened at 8am sharp and there was already quite a crowd. This spot is nice to walk in, make some last minute shops, and use the restrooms at before heading back out on the road. This has always been a go-to spot and never really left a bad impression on us. I always enjoy the train aesthetic dining interior due to its unique design. For a rest stop with all of these amenities, it's definitely worth it to stop by here! read more
4 months ago
1 year ago
There's a good place to come and get some breakfast from McDonald's. Also, there's a bunch of different stores and snacks read more
4 years ago
During my family trip to Las Vegas, Antelope Canyon & Grand Canyon we did make a stop twice to the Barstow Station!!!! The Barstow Station is a cool rest stop area that has places for you to grab a bite & go!!! Not only that The Barstow Stations has a lot of cool souvenir stores for you to buy Post Cards and other neat looking souvenirs!!!! If you yelpers or yelpettes are on vacation and looking for a good rest stop area try going to The Barstow Station!!! read more
4 years ago
Stopped by 11/24/22 (Thanksgiving). Barstow (particularly Barstow Station) is a great place to make a pit stop and use the restroom, purchase goodies, and of course food. This place has Panda Express, Wetzel's Pretzel's, boba, and McDonalds (beware, a lot of people and super crowded). It's like an indoor swapmeet type of atmosphere. Me and my family stopped by when on our way to Las Vegas and back to Cali. read more
A decent place to stop for drinks, snacks and bathrooms between our Los Angeles to Las Vegas commute. They have several restaurants like subway, McDonald's panda express and several others. They also have a liquor store and several stores where you can purchase tons of souvenirs like backpacks, hats, ponchos, refrigerator magnets, tote bags and T-shirts. If you're feeling lucky there are also Lotto tickets for sale. They have no AC running. So all throughout the Barstow station is pretty humid indoors. It's not the fanciest/cleanest pitstop location. But given the fact that you're in Barstow, it'll do. read more
10 months ago
3 years ago
This has got to be the biggest shit show I've ever seen for the busiest McDonald's I've ever seen. This here feels like a Mcdeath trap. Who closes the 2nd drive thru during a lunch rush? You got cars coming out, cars going in, cars trying to cut in line, cars trying to go in the one way out outbound. This place is a nuthouse. Skip this exit and just wait an exit in both directions. The line ended up 23 minutes. read more
2 years ago
3 years ago
Cool place to make a pit stop for food and some souvenirs. The outside is decorated like a train station, hence Barstow station. It's designed like this because of all the trains that pass right next to this place. Inside is pretty unique. They have a handful of clothes and souvenir vendors inside along with a selection of 4-5 food options. read more
1 year ago
1/29/20 I came here thanks to a friends' recommendation. It is definitely an interesting place to check out if you have some down time. Also, If you've never been to a McDonald's inside of a train station, or a train station that is painted in McDonalds colors. It was unique to see and check out all the various shops they have Inside. I tried out the Baja taco restaurant inside and it was delicious. Everyone seemed to be very nice and inside of the train station, it was very clean and organized. Great experience all around. read more
I would see my friends checking in at "Barstow Station" and I wondered what it was... It turned out to be a former train station and currently, it is a great place to stop on the drive from Los Angeles to Las Vegas. At the back of the building, there seems to be a Greyhound Bus stop. Inside, there are several businesses such as Panda Express, Wetzel's Pretzels, Thrifty Ice Cream, McDonald's, and Subway. There are also vendors selling shoes, jewelry, and touristy souvenir things. It was pointed out to me that the dining area looks like the seating inside of a train. It's cool! You can also sit on the bench next to Ronald McDonald and take a selfie with him! Haha! I'm glad I stopped by and looked around! The restroom and free parking here are much appreciated! read more
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